When a newly appointed foreign ambassador arrives in Tokyo to present their credentials to the Emperor of Japan, they are offered a special choice for their journey to the Imperial Palace: a modern limousine or a traditional horse-drawn carriage. Most ambassadors choose the horse-drawn carriage. Organized by the Imperial Household Agency, this elegant procession transforms the modern streets of Marunouchi into a scene from another era, blending royal tradition with modern diplomacy.
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