Japan’s Prince, Princess Akishino arrive in Zambia
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• HIS Imperial Highness Prince Akishino of Japan (second from left) with his wife Princess Akishino (left) welcomed by Chiefs and Traditional Affairs Minister Professor Nkandu Luo and Japanese Ambassador  to Zambia Kiyoshi Koinuma when the couple arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport yesterday - Picture by Grace Chaile

• HIS Imperial Highness Prince Akishino of Japan (second from left) with his wife Princess Akishino (left) welcomed by Chiefs and Traditional Affairs Minister Professor Nkandu Luo and Japanese Ambassador to Zambia Kiyoshi Koinuma when the couple arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport yesterday – Picture by Grace Chaile

By NAKUBIANA MUMBUNA-
THE Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino of Japan have arrived in Zambia for a five day State visit.
Prince and Princess Akishino who were welcomed by Traditional Affairs Minister Nkandu Luo and Japanese ambassador to Zambia Kiyoshi Koinuma at Kenneth Kaunda International airport arrived at 12:25 hours aboard a South African Airways.
Following their arrival, the Imperial highnesses took time to watch traditional dances before departure for Inter-Continental Hotel for a private launch.
Prince and Princess Akishino will today leave for Livingstone were they are scheduled to visit the Livingstone Museum and Victoria Falls.
They are also scheduled to meet acting President Wynter Kabimba at Government complex tomorrow at 15:00 hours.
According to the programme released, the royal highnesses are also expected to lay wreaths at the freedom statue.
Vice President Guy Scott is also expected to host dinner in their honour tomorrow.
They are also expected to attend a reception to mark the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Zambia.
Prince and Princes Akishino are expected to leave on Wednesday July 2, 2014.

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