April 30, 2019

Morning

Spent the morning at his private residence in Tomigaya, Tokyo. Received no visitors.

14:32

Left his private residence.

14:42

Arrived at the Prime Minister’s Office [Kantei].

15:03-15:12

Held a cabinet meeting.

16:10

Left the Kantei.

16:16

Arrived at the Imperial Palace. Signed the official register to announce his return to Japan. Attended the Ceremony of the Abdication of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden and delivered a speech on behalf of the Japanese people.

17:20

Left the Imperial Palace.

17:35

Arrived at his private residence.

21:12-23:09

Met with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso.