By TICAD7 Photographs - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ticad7/48648305952/, CC0, Wikimedia Commons Emperor Naruhito is set to open the Olympic Games in Tokyo at the Opening Ceremony on 23 July, according to various Japanese media reports. An official with knowledge of the situation spoke anonymously to the Japan Times, saying the Emperor is likely to attend the Opening Ceremony and declare the Games open next week. There are also plans in place for him to meet with foreign dignitaries at the Imperial Palace who travel to Japan for the sporting event. Emperor Naruhito, 61, is the Honorary Patron of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.