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Visit to British Columbia of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan
Friday, July 10 – Tuesday, July 14

 

Friday, July 10

 
Visit to the Richmond Olympic Oval, where the 2010 speed skating competition will take place.
Visiting the Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.  Their Majesties receive a warm welcome from local residents.
Their Majesties signing the guest book at the Government House.

Saturday, July 11

 
Their Majesties visit the Parliament Building with the Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia.  Their Majesties receive a warm welcome from local residents.
Sunday, July 12  
Their Majesties receive a warm welcome from students at the Vancouver Japanese Language School.
People welcoming Their Majesties with Japanese national flags at Vancouver Japanese Language School.
Their Majesties having conversations with the Japanese-Canadian Community at Vancouver Japanese Language School.

Monday, July 13

 

Their Majesties taking a stroll at Nitobe Garden in UBC.

Their Majesties having conversations with the occupants of the New SAKURA Home.
Students at Gladstone Japanese Language School performing song and dance to welcome Their Majesties.

Their Majesties receive bouquets from students after viewing Nikkei Place.

Tuesday, July 14

 
On their last day in Canada, Their Majesties walk from the Pan Pacific Hotel.
Their Majesties leaving for Hawaii, after concluding their visit to Canada.

 

(Photos courtesy of Vancouver Shinpo)

 

 

   
 
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