Akishino & Kiko in Romania

Japan’s Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko made their final stop on their European tour in Romania Tuesday. They arrived mid-day, and began their official duties on Wednesday.

One of the first things they did was lay a wreath at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest.

The royal couple went on to meet with Romania’s leaders, such as President Traian Basescu at Cotroceni Palace, and Cultural Minister Theodor Paleologu.

Afterward, Akishino and Kiko met with Mircea Geoana and Roberta Anastase, the chairmen of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.

Later on in the afternoon, the prince and princess went to Bucharest University to see it’s Japanese language department. There, they chatted with professors and students and saw how the students learn to read and speak Japanese using computers.

Following the visit to the University, their royal highnesses will go to the Village Museum to plant cherry trees, and then visit the Ministry of Culture, Religious Affairs and National Heritage.

Wednesday evening would see an official dinner in honor of the Japanese royals.

Akishino and Kiko’s visit to Romania was extended from three to four days. Their stay will end Friday.

Romania is their last stop on their tour of the Danube region, in which they are marking bilateral tie anniversaries between Japan and four European nations.