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Governor-General Attends Emperor’s Birthday Reception as Japan–Australia Treaty Marks 50th Anniversary

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The Embassy of Japan in Australia hosts a reception celebrating the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Australia and Japan (NARA Treaty). Source: SBS

Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC attended a reception at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Canberra marking the Emperor of Japan’s birthday and the 50th Anniversary of Friendship and Cooperation Treaty. It was the first time an Australian Governor-General has attended the Emperor’s Birthday reception since Japan established its embassy in Canberra in 1953.


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