41.   The imperial couple are being accompanied on their visit to the French southwest by Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Jean Puech.

42.   The imperial couple left immediately after the tour for central Toulouse, where they were to be the guests of the city at a formal civic dinner.

43.   The imperial couple visited the United States in June this year.

44.   The imperial couple would also make an unofficial stop in Germany on the way to Paris, the spokesman said without providing further details.

45.   The imperial couple were being accompanied on their day out in Albi by Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Jean Puech, chosen because he is a deputy from the region.

46.   The imperial couple will probably stay overnight in Luxembourg before arriving in Brasilia, the Yomiuri said, quoting Japanese government sources.

47.   The Japanese imperial couple visited the United States last month.