10/08/2026
On one occasion His Majesty the King himself drove Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa while on visit to the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) in Kingdom of Bhutan. The simple yet profound gesture highlights the extraordinary relations that Bhutan and Japan uphold through both the Royal families.
Her Imperial Highness’ Bhutan visit marks 40 years of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Japan. (Photo courtesy: Royal Media)