Timeline for April 2014

Tanaka Masahiro pitches in his Major League debut. (© Jiji Press)

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko chat with figure skater Hanyū Yuzuru and other guests at their annual spring garden party. (© Jiji Press)

US President Barack Obama boards Air Force One on departure from Haneda Airport following his state visit to Japan. (© Jiji Press)

Prime Minister Abe (center) and first lady Akie (right) prepare to depart on their tour of Europe. (© Jiji Press)