Going for glamour! Melania Trump wows in a $4,490 pale pink J. Mendel gown with feather embroidery as she and Trump attend a six-course dinner at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
- Melania, 49, and her husband, President Donald Trump, 72, dined with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, at the palace on Monday
- It is the president and first lady's second visit to Japan since they entered the White House, and they had the honor of being the emperor's first foreign guests
- Melania wore a pale pink caftan gown featuring silver feather-embroidery and a cape that draped over her shoulders
- She topped off the elegant ensemble with a pair of diamond stud earrings and silver pumps that matched the embroidery on her gown
- Empress Masako donned a floor-length cream gown, which she paired with a matching lace blazer with sheer sleeves
- The Trumps met Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday morning in an extravagant welcome ceremony.
Melania Trump dazzled in a pale pink cape dress while she and her husband, President Donald Trump, dined with the Japanese emperor and empress at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday.
It is the president and first lady's second visit to Japan since they entered the White House, and they had the honor of being the first foreign guests of Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako.
For their six-source dinner at the palace, Melania, 49, opted for a $4,490 J. Mendel caftan gown featuring silver feather-embroidery and a cape that draped over her shoulders.
Event: President Donald Trump, 72, and First Lady Melania Trump, 49, dined with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday
Making history: It is the president and first lady's second visit to Japan since they entered the White House, and they had the honor of being the emperor's first foreign guests
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Melania joined the President for a banquet dinner at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and she didn't disappoint the fashion gods as she showed up in a pale pink chiffon gown.
The First Lady donned a beautiful pale pink caftan dress with cape-style sleeves that billowed to the floor. The dress was crafted with feather embroidery and included an embellished neckline that added a gorgeous detail to the J.Mendel maxi gown. This was a surprising pick by the First Lady, but she certainly chose well!
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She wore her highlighted brown hair in loose waves and topped off the elegant ensemble with a pair of diamond stud earrings and silver pumps that matched the embroidery on her gown.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted Melania and Trump, 72, outside of the palace entrance before the state banquet.
The Trumps made history on Monday at Japan's Imperial Palace, where they were the first foreign guests of Empress Masako. He ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, following his father's early abdication — the first abdication in two centuries.
Empress Masako donned a floor-length cream gown, which she paired with a matching lace blazer with sheer sleeves.
She wore her dark hair in a chignon and accessorized her look with drop earrings and a sparkly diamond necklace.
Dazzling: Melania donned a $4,490 J. Mendel caftan gown with silver feather embroidery, while Empress Masako wore a cream gown and a matching lace blazer with sheer sleeves
Elegant: The first lady's pale pink gown featured a cape that draped over her shoulders
Meet and greet: The two couples greeted guests together at the state banquet
Meanwhile, the U.S. president and the emperor both had on tuxedos for the black-tie dinner at the palace.
Audio of their meeting was strictly forbidden, but the president appeared to thank Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for their incredible hospitality. After shaking hands, they went inside to greet guests together.
The two couples sat at the head table with the president and emperor sitting in the center of the table. Melania sat on Naruhito's left, while Masako was on Trump's right.
The teetotal president was poured a glass of what looked like Champagne and he politely lifted the glass to his lips, but grimaced and did not take a sip.
At other state banquets, servers have filled his glass with Diet Coke as a substitute for red wine, and he is often known to drink grape juice instead of white wine and Champagne.
Trump has abstained from drinking alcohol because his older brother Freddie died at the age of 43 from an illness stemming from alcoholism.
Looks: Melania wore her highlighted brown hair in loose waves, while the empress had her dark hair pulled into an elegant chignon
Added touch: Melania accessorized her look with a pair of large pair of diamond stud earrings
New friend: The two couples sat at the head table with the president and emperor sitting in the center of the table. Melania sat on Emperor Naruhito's left
'We are profoundly honored to return to Japan as your nation's first state guests following the enthronement of his majesty the emperor,' the U.S. president said during the dinner.
'We thank the people of Japan for their incredible hospitality and warm welcome in this majestic land.'
Trump called the relationship between the United States and Japan a 'treasured alliance' and quoted Japanese poet Manyoshu in his speech.
'It also reminds us that in times of change, we can take comfort in our inherited traditions. In the fifth book of the Manyoshu where the term Reiwa originates, the writings of two poets offer important insights,' he said.
The president also read from another Japanese poem, which he said 'reminds us of our solemn responsibilities to family and future generation' and supplements the wisdom of the first reading.
'Today we embrace the limitless potential before us. We also remember that our lives [are] a rich inheritance, that we must pass onto our children just as the sons and daughters of Japan,' he said.
All smiles: The two shared a laugh together during the six-course dinner
Cheers: President Trump toasted Emperor Naruhito and welcomed a new era of Japanese history and culture in a dinner speech
In good spirits: The first lady smiled brightly during her husband's toast
'In the spirit of beautiful harmony may we celebrate the many possibilities with [Japan] and may we protect the cherished bond.'
Trump offered his best wishes to the imperial family and Japan 'for a peaceful and prosperous' era in the country's history.
Emperor Naruhito delivered a toast before Trump in Japanese. A translation of his remarks was not provided.
The couples and U.S. and Japanese officials enjoyed a six-course meal of consommé a la royale and turbot a la meunière sauce tomate, followed by cote de boeuf rotie, salade de saison, glace mont fuji, and a sixth course of melon and grapes.
The Trumps met Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday morning in an extravagant welcome ceremony.
For the occasion, Melania donned a $4,290 white Carolina Herrera dress with floral detailing and red stiletto pumps. After the ceremony, they walked to the Akasaka Palace Annex in Tokyo.
Breaking away from her husband, she walked with Japan's Premier Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe to enjoy a series of performances showing off the rich culture of Japan, with traditional dances, music, and flower arranging demonstrations.
Akasaka Palace, also known as the State Guest House, is one of two official state guesthouses owned by the Japanese government. First built as an imperial palace, it now serves as accommodation for visiting state dignitaries.
No imbibing: The teetotal president was poured a glass of what looked like Champagne. He often opts for a Diet Coke or grape juice at official functions
Abstaining: President Trump politely lifted the glass to his lips, but grimaced and did not drink any alcohol
Conversation: President Trump spoke Empress Masako, who sat on his right during the state banquet
The two smiled as they walked side by side headed to a cultural program.
Melania and Akie met with the founder and members of the organization Shine On! Kids, a non-profit organization that supports sick children with activities with facility dogs who are trained to encourage children in hospitals.
Shine On! Kids was created by American citizen Kimberly Forsythe, who launched the nonprofit after she lost her son to cancer in Japan.
After meeting with the nonprofit, the political spouses gathered at the annex for a Japanese bamboo flute performance, known as Shakuhachi, by master flutist Yosuke Irie.
The master bamboo flutist Yosuke Irie spoke in Japanese to the women and played a song for them. Dressed head to toe in black and covered in bicycle/martial arts pads on his shins, knees, arms, elbows, and chest, he explained he’s into new-age samurai fashion.
He explained how he makes different sounds with his flute as Melania remarked one of his notes as 'beautiful.'
They also enjoyed a joint Shakuhachi and Ikebana demonstration, a special flower arrangement tradition, led by Irie and Ikebana Master Kumiko Kato.
Master Kato decorated a series of bamboo trunks that had been decorating the stage when Melania and Akie arrived. Yosuke provided background music as the artist built her plant sculpture.
Earlier in the day: Trump and Melania met Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday morning at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
Official business: President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Akasaka Palace on Monday
Next stop: Melania, who wore $4,290 Carolina Herrera dress with floral detailing and red pumps, joined Prime Minister Abe's wife Akie Abe as they walked to the Akasaka Palace Annex
Attentive audience: The two women smiled as they watched dance, flute, and flower arranging performances
Darling: The women couldn't help but clap after the adorable performance by two little girls
At one point, he began playing the familiar tune Amazing Grace. After the floral artists left, a woman in a purple Japanese kimono who performed a traditional fan dance.
She was followed by a pair of kimono wearing four-year-old girls who did a dance with dolls and fans, a performance coordinated by two Japanese Grand Dance Masters.
Melania smiled and politely applauded for the special performances. Then Melania and Akie perused the annex's koi pond and enjoyed a private lunch.
While the first lady was getting in touch with the country's culture and history, her husband attended meetings, a working lunch and a joint news conference with the Japanese prime minister.
Following Melania and Akie's lunch, they reunited with President Trump and Prime Minister Abe in the main Guest House.
The Trump arrived in Japan on Saturday, landing in Tokyo ahead of a ceremonial visit to recognize the new emperor.
Bonding: On Sunday evening, the Trumps dined with Prime Minister Abe and his wife Akie at the Inakaya restaurant in the Roppongi district of Tokyo
Big night out: They also attended an annual summer sumo wrestling championship in Tokyo on Sunday evening
Focused: Melania looked concerned as she watched the sumo battle Sunday evening
They met with political officials as well as with business leaders to promote investment in the U.S.
On Sunday evening, the president and first lady dined with Prime Minister Abe and his wife Akie at a restaurant in the Roppongi district of Tokyo.
They also attended an annual summer sumo wrestling championship that night. Trump said he had an 'incredible evening at sumo,' even though he sat cross-armed and tight-lipped throughout the event.
The president sat near the ring in a low-backed chair, wearing black slippers, with a look of displeasure on his face while he watched wrestlers clad in loincloth suits participate in an opening ceremony.
'We really enjoyed being there,' he claimed at a dinner after. 'And I've always wanted to see sumo wrestling, so it was really great.'
The president did seem to like the part of the program that involved him giving sumo champ Asanoyama a giant trophy weighing more than 60 pounds. A reddened Trump smiled as a wrestling official helped him hoist the prize off its mantle.
