Take a seat! Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and his wife are all smiles as they visit a furniture workshop during their four-day tour of Finland
- Prince Akishino, 53, and his wife Kiko, 52 visited furniture workshop in Finland
- Princess opted for a tweed white skirt and jacket and accessorised with pearls
- The Japanese royals arrived on Tuesday following a six-day visit to Poland
Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kiko looked in high spirits as they arrived at a furniture workshop in Finland on Thursday.
Akishino, 53, and Kiko, 52, visited a wood design studio and furniture manufacturer Nikari in the Fiskars village in Raasepori during the second day of their four-day tour.
Donning a stylish black suit and tie, the brother of Japan’s new Emperor was all smiles as he examined the handy work of the furniture giant.
Meanwhile, his bemused wife watched on wearing a stylish coordinated tweed white skirt and cropped jacket.
She accessorised with a black handbag and matching heels and kept her jewellery to a minimum, opting for a classic pearl necklace, studded earrings and a ring.
Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, 53, (left) tested a chair while visiting a furniture workshop in Finland with his wife Princess Kiko, 52 (right)
The Japanese royals seemed in good spirits as they were shown around the workshop by Nikari CEO Joanna Vuorio (right)
Her sleek back hair was tucked neatly behind her ear as she engaged in conversation, before being shown around.
Accompanied by some of the workshop staff, the royals took a closer look at how the company’s chairs were made .
They met Johanna Vuorio, the CEO of Nikari, who took them around her workshop.
After visiting the workshop, they were hosted by the mayor of Raasepori, Ragnar Lundqvist for dinner.
Earlier in the day, the royal duo visited Helsinki’s Central Library and toured its Oodi Collection, services for children and youth in Helsinki.
Prince Akishino donned a stylish black suit with a burgundy striped tie while his wife sported a white skirt and jacket with black heels
The Japanese royals took a tour of the workshop and admired several pieces of furniture which were on display
Akishino and Kiko arrived in Finland on Tuesday following a six day-long visit to Poland.
On Tuesday they visited the Helsinki Cathedral with chaplain Maija Kuoppala and yesterday met with the Scandinavian country’s president Sauli Niinisto at the Presidential Summer Residence Kultaranta in Naantali.
During their time in Finland, they will explore Finnish culture, landmarks, nature and healthcare throughout several engagements.
The Finland tour marks 100 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Princess Kiko and Crown Prince Akishino looked impressed as they visited the workshop of Nikari, a wood design studio and furniture manufacturer in the Fiskars Village in Raasepori, Finland
Mayor of Raasepori, Ragnar Lundqvist (pictured standing) addressed the royals as he hosted them for dinner on Thursday evening