Masashi Ogawa, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal hosted a Reception today to celebrate the 84th auspicious Birthday of His Majesty Emperor Akihito at his official Residence, Tahachal.

According to a press release issued by Embassy of Japan, four hundred VVIP and VIP guests including Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun as a chief guest, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors and Heads of International Organizations in Nepal, members of the Parliament, high ranking government officials attended the reception.

In Japan, the Emperor is the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people. The day of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Akihito, December 23, is also celebrated as the National Day of Japan.