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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watched the live broadcast of Japan's World Cup draw with the Netherlands alongside Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/15/japan/japan-imperial-couple-world-cup-netherlands/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #imperialfamily #netherlandsjapanrelations #netherlands #belgiumjapanrelations #belgium #2026fifaworldcup
Emperor and empress watch World Cup match with Dutch royals

According to the Imperial Household Agency, the Dutch side suggested the two couples watch the group match, held in Arlington, Texas, together on television.

The Japan Times
Jun 15 at 9:42amBuffer