Japanese Prince Takamado Expected in Morocco

Originally published June 2, 2000

Japan's Prince Takamado and his spouse are expected this Thursday in Morocco for a six-day visit at the invitation of King Mohammed VI.

The Prince and Princess Takamado will be received by the king and will attend the Hassan II soccer cup tournament taking place in Casablanca June 4 through 6.

They will visit a number of institutions benefiting from Japanese assistance such as the Ibn Baitar institution for disabled children in Khemisset, 60 km north-east of Rabat. They will also visit some kasbah in southern Morocco and the Roman Volubilis Site.

This is the princes' third visit to Morocco.

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