KATHMANDU, Feb. 24 -- Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Kikuta Yutaka, hosted a National Day Reception at his official Residence in Tahachal on Friday to celebrate the 64th auspicious birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.

Approximately 360 guests including Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav as the chief guest, Minister for Urban Development Sita Gurung, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Indira Rana Magar, former ministers, ambassadors, heads of international organizations in Nepal, members of the Federal Parliament, government officials, and friends of Japan attended the event.

Ambassador Kikuta extended a warm welcome to all the guests, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the sympathy shown by "friends in Nepal" and t...