Tokyo, 15 Jumada II 1438 H corresponding to March 14, 2017, SPA -- Emperor Akihito, the Emperor of Japan, received at his palace in the Japanese capital Tokyo today Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed pleasure for visiting Japan and meeting the emperor. The Emperor of Japan welcomed the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in his current visit to Japan. On this occasion, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques received from the Emperor of Japan "Daisy High Medal in appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' role. The Emperor of Japan hosted a special luncheon in honor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The reception was attended by Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf. --SPA 10:00 LOCAL TIME 07:00 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w352753