Donald Trump, who is on a four-day state visit to Japan, is the first world leader to meet with the new emperor

She also met the founder of Shine On! Kids - a non-profit that brings trained dogs to sick children in Japanese hospitals for activities to encourage them

Melania stunned in a flowing $4,290 white Carolina Herrera dress with floral detailing and red stiletto pumps

The two headed to the Akasaka Palace Annex in Tokyo for traditional dance, music and flower arranging performances

Melania Trump was a vision of elegance as she visited Japan's Akasaka Palace Annex on Monday morning for a day of traditional cultural performances.

The First Lady and President Donald Trump's visit to Japan is a historic one, marking the first time a world leader has met with the country's new emperor.

The Trumps met Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday morning in an extravagant welcome ceremony.

After the ceremony Melania walked to the Akasaka Palace Annex in Tokyo, in her flowing $4,290 white Carolina Herrera dress with floral detailing and red stiletto pumps.

Breaking away from her husband, she walked with Japan's Premier Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe to enjoy a series of performances showing off the rich culture of Japan, with traditional dances, music and flower arranging demonstrations.

Melania Trump spent Monday with Japan's Pemier Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe visiting the Akasaka Palace Annex in Tokyo for traditional dance, music and flower arranging performances

Melania continued to wear her flowy $4,290 white Carolina Herrera dress with floral detailing and red stiletto pumps that she wore during the welcome ceremony for her outing

The two women smiled as they chatted ahead of a day of performances showing the rich cultures and traditions of Japan

Melania and President Donald Trump's visit to Japan is a historic one, marking the first time a world leader has met with the new emperor of Japan

Akasaka Palace, also known as the State Guest House, is one of two official state guest houses owned by the Japanese government.

First built as an imperial palace, it now serves as accommodation for visiting state dignitaries.

The two smiled as they walked side by side headed to a cultural program.

Melania and Mrs. Abe met with the founder and members of the organization Shine On! Kids, a non-profit organization that supports sick children with activities with facility dogs who are trained to encourage children in hospitals.

Shine On! Kids was created by American citizen Kimberly Forsythe, who launched the nonprofit after she lost her son to cancer in Japan.

After meeting with the nonprofit, the political spouses gathered at the annex for a Japanese bamboo flute performance, known as Shakuhachi, by master flutist Yosuke Irie.

The master bamboo flutist Yosuke Irie spoke in Japanese to the women and played a song for them. Dressed head to toe in black and covered in bicycle/martial arts pads on his shins, knees, arms, elbows and chest, he explained he’s into new-age samurai fashion.

He explained how he makes different sounds with his flute as Melania remarked one of his notes as 'beautiful'.

Melania and Akie Abe sat together as they attended the cultural program at the Akasaka State guest House in Tokyo on Monday

The two women smiled as they watched dance, flute and flower arranging performances

Melania and Akie watched with wonder as a dancer performed a traditional piece for them

The morning of festivities wrapped up with a children's dance performance coordinated by two Japanese Grand Dance Masters

The women couldn't help but smile at the adorable performance by two little girls

Melania was also treated to a special demonstration of Ikebana, the Japanese art of traditional flower arrangement, on Monday

Following the cultural program Melania and Akie Abe headed to view the koi carp pond at the Akasaka State Guest House in Tokyo on Monday

The two waved for the cameras at the koi pond at the Akasaka guest house, which was first built as an imperial palace, and now serves as accommodation for visiting state dignitaries

The two women beamed as they smiled for cameras and enjoyed a day of cultural events

They also enjoyed a joint Shakuhachi and Ikebana demonstration, a special flower arrangement tradition, led by Irie and Ikebana Master Kumiko Kato.

Master Kato decorated a series of bamboo trunks that had been decorating the stage when Mrs. Trump and Abe arrived. Yosuke provided background music as the artist built her plant sculpture.

At one point he began played the familiar tune Amazing Grace.

After the floral artists left, a woman in a purple Japanese kimono who performed a traditional fan dance.

She was followed by a pair of kimono wearing four year old girls who did a performance with dolls and fans, a dance performance coordinated by two Japanese Grand Dance Masters.

Melania smiled and politely applauded for the special performances.

Then Melania and Akie perused the annex's koi pond and enjoyed a private lunch.

Following lunch they'll reunite with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the main Guest House.

While Melania was getting in touch with the country's culture and history, her husband President Trump attended meetings, a working lunch and a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The president will also be the guest of honor at an imperial banquet at the palace hosted by the emperor.

Trump held discussions with Abe on Iran, North Korea, trade and other issues during his visit.

Bonding: On Sunday evening the Trumps dined with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe at the Inakaya restaurant in the Roppongi district of Tokyo

On Sunday the Donald and Melania Trump also attended an annual summer sumo wrestling championship in Tokyo

Melania looked concerned as she watched the sumo battle Sunday evening, sitting next to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe

The Trump arrived in Japan on Saturday, landing in Tokyo ahead of a ceremonial visit to recognize the new emperor.

They met with political officials as well as with business leaders to promote investment in the U.S.

On Sunday evening Donald Trump, Melania, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie dined together at a restaurant in the Roppongi district of Tokyo.

On Monday morning the Trumps officially met the Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in an extravagant ceremony full of pomp.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump met Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Melania, Trump, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako stood side by side at the extravagant welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace on Monday

Trump and Melania pictured bidding farewell to Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they leave the Imperial Palace for a day of festivities Monday morning

Donald Trump looked serious as he met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Akasaka Palace on Monday

The two shook hands ahead of a working lunch at the Akasake palace

Trump will be the guest of honor at an imperial banquet at the palace hosted by the emperor.

The palace visit in the morning was the main event in a feel-good trip that started Saturday and has seen Abe and Trump playing golf, eating out, watching sumo and generally enjoying an all-Japanese weekend.

Dining with Abe and their wives at a typical Tokyo grill restaurant on Sunday, Trump said he 'had a great time' and was looking forward to meeting Naruhito, who took the Chrysanthemum Throne only three weeks ago, after his father stepped down in the first abdication in two centuries.

