Princess Akiko of Mikasa attended a ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Japan-Turkey relations on November 6.

The princess has been the President of the Japan-Turkey Society since 2013. Princess Akiko of Mikasa / I would like to take this opportunity of the 100th anniversary to reflect on the history of Japan and Turkey. I would like to express my hope that both countries will continue to move forward into the next 200 years.

Princess Akiko also saw the panels that were exhibited at the venue.

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko will make an official visit to Turkey in December.