Reception to Celebrate the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan

On 9th December, Ambassador and Mrs. Yamamoto hosted a reception to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. The Emperor is the symbol of the peace-loving nation of Japan and the unity of our people, and will soon become 83 years of age. The reception received a large number of guests from various circles within and outside of Finland, and was an occasion to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty, as well as to wish for the further development of friendly relations between Japan and Finland, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary of independence next year.