Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kawashima Kiko, who are on an official visit to Viet Nam, arrived in Da Nang on Saturday afternoon, beginning working trips to Da Nang and Quang Nam Province from September 23 to 25.

The Japanese guests were welcomed at the Da Nang International Airport by municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairman Ho Ky Minh, Consul-General of Japan in Da Nang Yakabe Yoshinori, and leaders of the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrive at the Da Nang International Airport. Photo: T.P

Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee Ho Ky Minh (right) welcomes Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kawashima Kiko at the Da Nang International Airport. Photo: T.P

Presence at the welcoming ceremony for the Japanese guests are Consul-General of Japan in Da Nang Yakabe Yoshinori, and leaders of the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs

Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kawashima Kiko are scheduled to visit Hoi An City and meet with leaders of Quang Nam Province on Saturday. They are scheduled to pay a courtesy visit to leaders of Da Nang on September 24. Photo: T.P

Reporting by THANH PHUONG - Translating by M.DUNG