Crown Prince Haakon on Official Visit to Japan
Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
Crown Prince Haakon is on an official visit to Japan, with a programme highlighting cooperation between Norway and Japan within areas such as oceans, technology and research.
From the world's busiest pedestrian crossing to talks about future cooperation in the High North, Crown Prince Haakon is on an official visit to Japan. The programme highlights the strong cooperation between Norway and Japan within fields such as oceans, technology and research.
The Crown Prince at the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, Shibuya in Tokyo. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
The visit also offers a meeting with Japanese traditions. One of the stops was with 80-year-old Chizuru, who still runs the small izakaya bar Enoki in the heart of Tokyo.
The Crown Prince at the entrance of the izakaya bar Enoki, recognisable by the orange noren curtain. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
The Crown Prince in conversation with Chizuru, who has run the izakaya bar for many years. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
The Crown Prince samples a local drink during the visit. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
The Crown Prince at one of the more formal engagements during the Japan visit. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB