Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Bulent Meric (right) and his wife, Kumiko, pose for a photo with Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi during a farewell reception at the ambassador's residence on Sept. 8. |  YOSHIAKI MIURA
Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Bulent Meric (right) and his wife, Kumiko, pose for a photo with Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi during a farewell reception at the ambassador's residence on Sept. 8. | YOSHIAKI MIURA


Brazilian Ambassador Andre Aranha Correa do Lago speaks at the opening of an exhibition titled
Brazilian Ambassador Andre Aranha Correa do Lago speaks at the opening of an exhibition titled "Strengthening Eternal Bonds: 50 Years of the First Visit to Brazil of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan" at the Brazilian Embassy on Sept. 7. The exhibition runs through Oct. 6. | YOSHIAKI MIURA


Philippines Ambassador Jose C. Laurel V (fifth from left) poses for a photo during the opening ceremony of the Philippine Design Exhibition at Good Design Marunouchi on Sept. 11. The event runs through Sept. 24. |  YOSHIAKI MIURA
Philippines Ambassador Jose C. Laurel V (fifth from left) poses for a photo during the opening ceremony of the Philippine Design Exhibition at Good Design Marunouchi on Sept. 11. The event runs through Sept. 24. | YOSHIAKI MIURA


Princess Takamado (center) examines a stone Inuit carving of a bear with Canadian Ambassador Ian Burney and his wife, Sylvie Tabet, at the Canadian Embassy on Sept. 12. The exhibition runs through Nov. 21. |  YOSHIAKI MIURA
Princess Takamado (center) examines a stone Inuit carving of a bear with Canadian Ambassador Ian Burney and his wife, Sylvie Tabet, at the Canadian Embassy on Sept. 12. The exhibition runs through Nov. 21. | YOSHIAKI MIURA