During the 184-day period of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Crown Prince Akishino, who served as Honorary President, and his family attended the opening and closing ceremonies, and the Japanese Imperial Family also visited frequently, including the Emperor and Empress, who visited twice.In fact, many dignitaries from all over the world also visited.
In addition to the visits of four kings from Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and the Kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa, numerous other state guests also visited, including two king-like figures, including the Duke of Luxembourg, four crown princes, 24 presidents, 15 prime ministers and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The main purpose of the visit was to participate in the National Day events held at each country’s pavilion, where one country was chosen each day to celebrate, as well as events celebrating the country’s holidays.

AloJapan.com