Bandar Seri Begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam received in audience His Excellency Maeda Toru, the outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Brunei Darussalam. The Audience Ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman on the afternoon of 4th December.

According to Radio Television Brunei, His Excellency Maeda Toru presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty on 24th May 2022. This meeting marks the conclusion of his diplomatic mission in Brunei Darussalam, during which he worked to strengthen the bilateral relations between Japan and Brunei.