Introductory/State Visits to Sweden, Norway, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Germany, Japan: 2024, 2025

[iceflower]

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King Frederik will pay an accession/introductory visit to Japan
from April 23 - April 25, 2025, it was announced today.

State visits to Finland and France as well as accession visit to Japan in the spring of 2025

In the spring of 2025, Their Majesties The King and The Queen will pay state visits to Finland and France, and HM The King will later make an accession visit to Japan. The King and The Qu...

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The days of 23-25 April, The King pays an accession visit to Japan, where The King will also participate in the international world exhibition Expo 2025 in Osaka.
More information about the programmes and news coverage opportunities for the individual visits will be made available on an ongoing basis.

 

[iceflower]

The postponed visit to the Faroe Islands will take place from June 11 - 13, it was announced today:

The King and Queen visit the Faroe Islands

Their Majesties The King and Queen will visit the Faroe Islands the days of 11-13 June 2025. Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen hosts Their Majesties’ first official visit, which was to...

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DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 on Instagram: "Deres Majestæter Kongen og Dronningen aflægger officielt besøg på Færøerne den 11.-13. juni 🇫🇴"

9,563 likes, 75 comments - detdanskekongehus on March 14, 2025: "Deres Majestæter Kongen og Dronningen aflægger officielt besøg på Færøerne den 11.-13. juni 🇫🇴".

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[polyesco]

In relation to their state visit to Sweden, Mary was honored as a A Knight of the Order of the Seraphim.

Kungahuset 🇸🇪 on Instagram: "I förra veckan offentliggjordes Drottningens av Danmark serafimersköld. 🇩🇰 Drottning Mary utnämndes till riddare av Serafimerorden i samband med förra årets statsbesök från Danmark. En riddare av Serafimerorden får alltid

6,625 likes, 39 comments - kungahuset on April 14, 2025: "I förra veckan offentliggjordes Drottningens av Danmark serafimersköld. 🇩🇰 Drottning Mary utnämndes till riddare av Serafimerorden i samband med förra årets statsbesök från Danmark. En riddare av Serafimerorden får alltid en sköld...

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"Last week, the Queen of Denmark's Seraphim shield was published. Queen Mary was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in connection with last year's state visit from Denmark. A Knight of the Order of the Seraphim always receives a shield painted upon his appointment. During the life of the Seraphim Knight, the shield hangs in the Royal Palace.
Queen Mary's shield is two-part and shows the Royal Coat of Arms of Denmark and the Queen's personal coat of arms. The coat of arms is crowned with a Danish royal crown and surrounded by the blue ribbon of the Order of the Seraphim. The shield is painted by Royal Coat of Arms Painter Leif Ericsson."

In the forth picture you can spot Frederik's shield, received as Crown Prince.

 

[polyesco]

This upcoming week, Frederik will be visiting Japan.
Preparations are under way.

駐日デンマーク大使館 on Instagram: "Behind the scenes: final touches are underway for the arrival of H.M. The King 🇩🇰 For many weeks, the preparations at the Embassy have been in full swing. From countless emails, run-throughs and planning meetings to checkl

103 likes, 1 comments - denmarkinjapan on April 18, 2025: "Behind the scenes: final touches are underway for the arrival of H.M. The King 🇩🇰 For many weeks, the preparations at the Embassy have been in full swing. From countless emails, run-throughs and planning meetings to checklists and...

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During his stay in Japan, His Majesty the Emperor will invite His Majesty the King to a dinner.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/pressite_000001_01177.html

 

[doro]

White tie or suit and tie?

 

[iceflower]

The programme of King Frederik's Accession Visit to Japan from April 23-25 has been released today:

Programme for accession visit to Japan

At the invitation of the Japanese government, HM The King pays an accession visit to Japan the days of 23 – 25 April 2025. HM The King goes to Japan for an accession visit 23 – 25 April...

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Program for tiltrædelsesbesøg til Japan

Efter indbydelse fra den japanske regering aflægger H.M. Kongen den 23. – 25. april 2025 tiltrædelsesbesøg til Japan. H.M. Kongen besøger Japan på tiltrædelsesbesøg den 23. – 25. april 20...

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[Izzie]

The programme of King Frederik's Accession Visit to Japan from April 23-25 has been released today:

Programme for accession visit to Japan

At the invitation of the Japanese government, HM The King pays an accession visit to Japan the days of 23 – 25 April 2025. HM The King goes to Japan for an accession visit 23 – 25 April...

www.kongehuset.dk

Program for tiltrædelsesbesøg til Japan

Efter indbydelse fra den japanske regering aflægger H.M. Kongen den 23. – 25. april 2025 tiltrædelsesbesøg til Japan. H.M. Kongen besøger Japan på tiltrædelsesbesøg den 23. – 25. april 20...

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Looks like it will be an interesting and jampacked 3 days for the King's visit to Japan. It is clear that his participation is meant to be that soft diplomacy that opens doors and makes meetings happen. He's had years of experience in these types of trips when he was the Crown Prince and heir. Looking forward to following the events on this trip.

 

[polyesco]

Indeed, busy 3 days and it's Danish promotion all the way. Now that hike at 7am wow! My day is just starting figuring out the coffee lol. But it's not the first time, I remember he has done runs with veterans in Washington DC. And in San Francisco with the Danish Bridge program.
Looking forward to it.

 

[Izzie]

Indeed, busy 3 days and it's Danish promotion all the way. Now that hike at 7am wow! My day is just starting figuring out the coffee lol. But it's not the first time, I remember he has done runs with veterans in Washington DC. And in San Francisco with the Danish Bridge program.
Looking forward to it.

King Frederik doing sporty things and statesman things. Lol. And, yes...huge Danish promotion during the 3 days. Very important, especially now.

 

[iceflower]

Together with a reminder for the start of the upcoming visit to Japan the Palace shared a few photos of previous visits:

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 on Instagram: "Efter indbydelse fra den japanske regering aflægger Hans Majestæt Kongen tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan den 23.–25. april 2025 🇯🇵"

1,458 likes, 7 comments - detdanskekongehus on April 22, 2025: "Efter indbydelse fra den japanske regering aflægger Hans Majestæt Kongen tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan den 23.–25. april 2025 🇯🇵".

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[iceflower]

The visit to Japan has started, King Frederik was welcomed for his first engagements in Tokyo today, April 23:



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Se billederne: Kong Frederik er ankommet til Japan

Kong Frederik er ankommet til Japan, hvor han de næste tre dage er på tiltrædelsesbesøg.

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Hov! Hvad er nu det, kong Frederik har i favnen?

På førstedagen for kong Frederiks tiltrædelsesbesøg til Japan stillede han sammen med to ministre op til foto med nogle opsigtsvækkende rekvisitter.

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Kong Frederik i Japan: Kongen åbner food konference (video) | BILLED-BLADET

Kong Frederik ankommer til en officielle åbning af konferencen Future food production i Tokyo.I den forbindelse holdt kongen en tale. (Video)

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Kong Frederik i Japan: Lars Løkke hilser på velfærdsrobot (video) | BILLED-BLADET

I forbindelse med statsbesøget i Japan er kong Frederik sammen med minister- og erhvervsdelegationen taget til hospitalet Juntendo - og her har de fået sig et nyt bekendtskab. De har nemlig mødt velfærdsrobotten "Lovot", som har vist positive effekter på humøret hos personer med demens. (Video)

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Kong Frederik i Japan: Besøg på ramen restaurant (video) | BILLED-BLADET

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Se billederne: Nu er kong Frederik ankommet til Japan

Den danske konge er rejst en tur til Japan, hvor han de næste tre dage er på såkaldt tiltrædelsesbesøg

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Kong Frederik i Japan: Slubrer nudler i Ginza

Det er i den grad et sjældent syn at se de kongelige spise, men onsdag blev der gjort en undtagelse, da kong Frederik gæstede en traditionel ramen-restaurant i Japan

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1914919125899416029

https://twitter.com/x/status/1914970524725154129

https://twitter.com/x/status/1914970844075286819

And during one of today's events Frederik met Princess Takamado:

Hyggelig aften på ambassaden: Kong Frederik i glædeligt gensyn med prinsesse Takamado

Kong Frederik afsluttede sin første dag i Japan med en reception på den danske ambassade i Tokyo, og her fik han royalt selskab.

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[polyesco]

A busy start to the trip. He looks very welcoming with all.

DRF

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 on Instagram: "I Tokyo blev starten på Hans Majestæt Kongens tiltrædelsesbesøg markeret med aktiviteter, der satte fokus på samarbejde, bæredygtighed og danske styrkepositioner i Japan 🇯🇵 Gennem faglige oplæg, virksomhedsbesøg

439 likes, 4 comments - detdanskekongehus on April 23, 2025: "I Tokyo blev starten på Hans Majestæt Kongens tiltrædelsesbesøg markeret med aktiviteter, der satte fokus på samarbejde, bæredygtighed og danske styrkepositioner i Japan 🇯🇵 Gennem faglige oplæg, virksomhedsbesøg og kulturelle møder...

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[Izzie]

Great photos and video of the first day of the trip to Japan. Great welcome! And first day of a very busy/packed schedule. Looking forward to the remaining 2 days of the trip!! And what a difference from his first trip to Japan (his first solo foreign trip as a very young Crown Prince) to decades later as King. Just wonderful! He truly learned on the job and prepared for years to the role he knew he would have to fulfill.

 

[polyesco]

And what a difference from his first trip to Japan (his first solo foreign trip as a very young Crown Prince) to decades later as King. Just wonderful! He truly learned on the job and prepared for years to the role he knew he would have to fulfill.

Yes. I have enjoyed some of the pictures from 1987, such growth but that comes naturally with taking on the role bit by bit from the start.

From the Embassy of Denmark in Japan

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1064442845730886&id=100064955401279

 

[iceflower]

Day 2 in Japan today, April 24, is dedicated to the Expo 2025 Osaka:


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DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 on Instagram: "I Osaka danner den kunstige ø Yumeshima rammen om verdensudstillingen Expo 2025, hvor lande samles om idéer til fremtidens samfund. På andendagen af Kongens tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan besøgte Kongen Expo 2025, de

398 likes, 4 comments - detdanskekongehus on April 24, 2025: "I Osaka danner den kunstige ø Yumeshima rammen om verdensudstillingen Expo 2025, hvor lande samles om idéer til fremtidens samfund. På andendagen af Kongens tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan besøgte Kongen Expo 2025, der løber fra april til...

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King Frederik's speech at the opening ceremony for the Denmark Day at the Expo 2025:

H.M. Kongens tale ved åbningsceremonien for Danmarksdagen på Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan den 24. april 2025

Your Excellencies, Ministers, ladies and gentlemen,Today marks the culmination of Denmark’s participation in EXPO 2025. Months of dedicated work, in close cooperation with our Nordic neig...

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Kong Frederik i Japan: Kongen åbner Expo 2025 Osaka (video) | BILLED-BLADET

Kongen holder åbningstalen for Danmarksdagen ved Expo 2025 Osaka. (Video)

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Denne detalje afslører det: Sikkerheden omkring kong Frederik i Japan er skyhøj

På andendagen for tiltrædelsesbesøget til Japan besøgte kong Frederik Expo 2025 Osaka.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1915301659682505049

https://twitter.com/x/status/1915300576402829755

https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/posts/pfbid02Riw3Fjq9e1HZsvnruf32xuzAgQmgMG5EJaAQ4T7BhPWGEnkYRQiMQ8ggCkcvvkibl

 

[polyesco]

Some nice pictures, thanks!
More from Day 2

https://www.facebook.com/ambtokyo/posts/pfbid0CGr1MJf9izWxDuZQetwjSBGzkg9qiiySW7anx3VmcKfgbqGAemf9LuVbQg5FUeXrl

 

[Izzie]

Love this article - quite a lot of security around King Frederik it seems! And wow about the briefcases!

Kong Frederik i Japan: Beskyttelsen er som taget ud af en James Bond-film

Kong Frederik fortsætter sit officielle tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan til verdensudstillingen i Osaka – flankeret af ministre, solskin og skudsikre mapper i ægte Agent 007-stil

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Excerpt:
"In the midst of the international attention, King Frederik became a natural magnet for both the press and the public.

The security measures were clearly turned up, and according to BILLED-BLADET's reporter, the king's bodyguards were equipped with something as James Bond-like as bulletproof briefcases. The discreet "ballistic briefcases" can unfold and act as protective shields in case of danger".

 

[Muhler]

This visit is considered very important because DK and Japan has a long history of close diplomatic ties and Japan is considered an ally of DK in East Asia. DK is traditionally very fast to establish diplomatic connections whenever a country becomes a nation. That happened when Japan was forcefully opened and it happened already during the American Revolution in regards to what became USA. And it is still the case today. We are a small trading nation, so it's important to be out there before the competitors.
We also have a considerable export to Japan, not least high quality agricultural and dairy products which the Japanese consumers are willing to pay extra for.
But this is not just about trade, it is also about strengthening the political links between Japan and DK. It absolutely helps that King Frederik and Emperor Naruhito are on very friendly terms. Which may explain why he is supposed to meet the Emperor, which is not a given thing for foreign visitors.

Both Japan and DK are most interested in cultivating alternative markets as a result of the economic policy of the Trump administration and one way of doing that is to visit/host well-known and old trading partners.
Greenland is also interested in Japan as a place to export fish. Fish as you know is a very popular dish in Japan. Greenland has gained some access to the Japanese market, but I can't say how much. Anyway, given the size of the Japanese market, Greenland will hardly be able to export more than what can be considered a niche in Japan.

 

[Izzie]

This visit is considered very important because DK and Japan has a long history of close diplomatic ties and Japan is considered an ally of DK in East Asia. DK is traditionally very fast to establish diplomatic connections whenever a country becomes a nation. That happened when Japan was forcefully opened and it happened already during the American Revolution in regards to what became USA. And it is still the case today. We are a small trading nation, so it's important to be out there before the competitors.
We also have a considerable export to Japan, not least high quality agricultural and dairy products which the Japanese consumers are willing to pay extra for.
But this is not just about trade, it is also about strengthening the political links between Japan and DK. It absolutely helps that King Frederik and Emperor Naruhito are on very friendly terms. Which may explain why he is supposed to meet the Emperor, which is not a given thing for foreign visitors.

Both Japan and DK are most interested in cultivating alternative markets as a result of the economic policy of the Trump administration and one way of doing that is to visit/host well-known and old trading partners.
Greenland is also interested in Japan as a place to export fish. Fish as you know is a very popular dish in Japan. Greenland has gained some access to the Japanese market, but I can't say how much. Anyway, given the size of the Japanese market, Greenland will hardly be able to export more than what can be considered a niche in Japan.

Thank you @Muhler for the deeper understanding of the importance of this visit. One thing the DK has done, imo - especially via Frederik and Mary during their time as the Crown Prince Couple - was to develop close and friendly ties with many countries. The soft diplomacy and statesman/woman experience and expertise of both King Frederik and Queen Mary has given DK a foot in the door of many places that would not have happened without their ability to go on those charm offensives around the world. For example, when they had their official visit to Japan years ago, I recall thinking how it seemed a level higher than just a normal official visit. The same thing for other official visits they did. They've put in the work and now reap the rewards that soft power/diplomacy. They are truly statesman/woman.

 

[polyesco]

Day 3.
“Visit to the memorial site for the atomic bombing in Hiroshima in 1945. Thousands were killed - many of them children - and even more left with aftereffects. A moving experience and a powerful reminder of the fatal consequences of war.”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1915618540100493389

 

[iceflower]

Here are some more photos of the final day today:


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Kong Frederik lægger krans ved mindesmærke for atombombes ofre | Nyheder | DR

Kong Frederik var i nat dansk tid med til at markere 80-året for de atombomber, der blev kastet over de japanske byer Hiroshima og Nagasaki i slutningen af 2. Verdenskrig.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1915619536969122100

Kongfrederik Taler (video) | BILLED-BLADET

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Se de smukke billeder: Kong Frederik spottet i sit rette element

Kong Frederik var i sit es i Japan, da han fredag var på en vandretur i den smukke og idylliske natur.

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Kong Frederik i Japan: Kongen får hjælp til at folde origami-traner (video) | BILLED-BLADET

Kong Frederik måtte lige have lidt assistance til at folde en origami-trane, som er et fredssymbol i Japan. (Video)

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DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 on Instagram: "Tredjedagen af Hans Majestæt Kongens tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan begyndte med en morgenvandring i det kuperede landskab omkring en traditionel japansk kro i Hiroshima-præfekturet, hvor Hans Majestæt havde overnatte

3,451 likes, 13 comments - detdanskekongehus on April 25, 2025: "Tredjedagen af Hans Majestæt Kongens tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan begyndte med en morgenvandring i det kuperede landskab omkring en traditionel japansk kro i Hiroshima-præfekturet, hvor Hans Majestæt havde overnattet 🌸🇯🇵 Omgivelserne...

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[polyesco]

Very nice photos from the third. Busy.
Last event on the agenda was a meeting/dinner with the emperor.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0AtU6UcTE8FuaLpwmWvVD6xjJzXe6stgbv3gzxx2ndjVFoQa8Vm5yYwN9r2iAeK9sl&id=100044636580170

DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 on Instagram: "Et særligt møde i hjertet af Tokyo satte punktum for Hans Majestæt Kongens tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan 🇩🇰🤝🇯🇵 I dag besøgte Kongen Det Kejserlige Palads, hvor Majestæten blev modtaget af Hans Majestæt Kejseren af

1,089 likes, 10 comments - detdanskekongehus on April 25, 2025: "Et særligt møde i hjertet af Tokyo satte punktum for Hans Majestæt Kongens tiltrædelsesbesøg i Japan 🇩🇰🤝🇯🇵 I dag besøgte Kongen Det Kejserlige Palads, hvor Majestæten blev modtaget af Hans Majestæt Kejseren af Japan. Besøget...

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[Blog Real]

Photos released on the Instagram of the Imperial Family of Japan:

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年4月25日（金）、天皇皇后両陛下は、御所において、デンマーク国王陛下をご夕餐にお招きになりました。愛子内親王殿下がご一緒されました。"

14K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on April 25, 2025: "令和7年4月25日（金）、天皇皇后両陛下は、御所において、デンマーク国王陛下をご夕餐にお招きになりました。愛子内親王殿下がご一緒されました。".

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[Izzie]

Some lovely photos from Facebook - it looks that it was a wonderful trip and a total success

https://www.facebook.com/ambtokyo/posts/1065848835590287

 

[polyesco]

According to reports, Princess Aiko was also at the dinner with the Emperor and King Frederik

Vild afsløring: Højt profileret prinsesse deltog i al hemmelighed i kong Frederiks middag med kejseren

Det kejserlige palads afslører på deres sociale medier, at kejser Naruhito havde sin datter, prinsesse Aiko, med til middagen med kong Frederik på paladset fredag.

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[Muhler]

According to reports, Princess Aiko was also at the dinner with the Emperor and King Frederik

Vild afsløring: Højt profileret prinsesse deltog i al hemmelighed i kong Frederiks middag med kejseren

Det kejserlige palads afslører på deres sociale medier, at kejser Naruhito havde sin datter, prinsesse Aiko, med til middagen med kong Frederik på paladset fredag.

www.billedbladet.dk

It's seen as a sign of the closeness between the DRF and the Imperial Family.
I understand the Dutch royals are also close with the current Japanese Emperor.

 

[Somebody]

It's seen as a sign of the closeness between the DRF and the Imperial Family.
I understand the Dutch royals are also close with the current Japanese Emperor.

They are. Masako’s parents lived in the Netherlands for a long time. One of the few (or only?) holidays outside of Japan by the then crown prince and his family was to the Netherlands where they stayed at Het Oude Loo, property of the Dutch royal family.

 

[polyesco]

During his trip to Japan he also meet with companies from Greenland

Royal Greenland mødte Kong Frederik i Tokyo

Kongen var under besøget i Japan den 23.-25. april i spidsen for et officielt erhvervsfremstød, der skal fremme dansk økonomisk diplomati og støtte erhvervslivet inden for flere sektorer, og her mødte Kongen Royal Greenlands repræsentanter.

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"- It was an honor to meet the King and experience how he wanted to hear about Royal Greenland and Greenland out of his own interest. We could clearly feel his love for the country and his respect for the fishery"

 

[polyesco]

"The timely visit by His Majesty coincides with Japan reaching final steps before its fourth offshore wind tender round. Thereby bringing the Japanese government even closer to realize its target of 10 GW auctioned off by 2030."

駐日デンマーク大使館 on Instagram: "Denmark and Japan deepen energy collaboration during royal visit 🇩🇰🤝🇯🇵 In the presence of His Majesty, on 23 April a “Clean Energy Declaration” was announced marking collaboration between the Embassy and respectively Tokyo

64 likes, 0 comments - denmarkinjapan on April 30, 2025: "Denmark and Japan deepen energy collaboration during royal visit 🇩🇰🤝🇯🇵 In the presence of His Majesty, on 23 April a “Clean Energy Declaration” was announced marking collaboration between the Embassy and respectively Tokyo Metropolitan...

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