The hotel assumed operation of the Akasaka Palace , the Japanese State Guest House , in 1976 . The palace and the hotel were the main venues of the 5th G7 summit in 1979 , the 12th G7 summit in 1986 , and the 19th G7 summit in 1993 . The New Otani also hosted the world leaders who attended the funeral of Emperor Hirohito in 1989 and those who attended the enthronement of Emperor Akihito in 1990
19th G7 summit
19th G7 summit
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