From Wednesday, Japanese Emperor Naruhito will pay a three-day state visit to the Netherlands. The contrast with that of Emperor Hirohito in 1971 could hardly be greater. While Naruhito can count on a warm welcome, his grandfather was greeted with anger, protests and humiliation. It became one of the most controversial state visits in Dutch history.
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Emotions running high during controversial state visit: ‘Hiro-Hitler go go’
Bytaketonews
Jun 16, 2026