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 "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
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
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