Ashgabat, 1 December 2016 (nCa) --- The embassy of Japan in Ashgabat hosted a reception Wednesday to mark the birthday of His Majesty Emperor Akihoto, who was born on 23 December 1933 and acceded the Throne on 7 January 1989. Ambassador Takahiko Katsumata said in his remarks that the president of Turkmenistan met the Emperor in December 2009 and again in September 2013. … [Read more...]