Tokyo, Japan. King Mohammed Zahir Shar(centre) and Queen Homaira of Afghanistanwere greeted at Tokyo International Airport by Emperor Hirohito (Right) and Empress Nagako upon their arrival for a week long visit as state guestshere on April 9th. The King said in his statement that his visit would strengthen relations between the two countries in the social, economic and cultural fields.. 13th April 1969.