King Charles III and Emperor Naruhito of Japan shared laughs at a Buckingham Palace state banquet, beginning a three-day visit to strengthen ties.

King Charles III and Emperor Naruhito of Japan shared laughs during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, with King Charles referencing their past shared experiences, such as fishing trips. King Charles also made a rare reference to his grandchildren, mentioning the Pokémon phrase "gotta catch 'em all" as an aspirational goal, showing his understanding of their interests in Japanese pop culture. The banquet marked the beginning of a three-day visit between the two nations to strengthen cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties.