Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako prepare to leave for Britain, at Haneda airport in Tokyo Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. They will attend Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral to pay respects to her. (Kyodo News via AP)
TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako left for Britain on Saturday to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral to pay respects to her and the British royal family who considered as a model for Japan’s monarchy in modern history.