<span style="color: #222222;">US President Donald Trump got the red carpet treatment today at Japan's Imperial Palace where he made history, becoming the first world leader to meet with the new emperor of Japan.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on May 1, opening what is called the era of "Reiwa," or "beautiful harmony."<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The US President, who is on a four-day state visit to Japan, was treated to a welcome ceremony full of pomp and pageantry.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Trump will go to the Japanese state guest house later for meetings and joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.</span><br />