Photo Special: Emperor, Empress visit Philippines
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The Emperor (second from left) and Empress of Japan (far right) raise their glasses with Philippine President Benigno Aquino (second from right), at a banquet at the president's official residence in Manila on the evening of Jan. 27, 2016. (Mainichi) -
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko look at a map on their flight to the Philippines on a Japanese government aircraft on Jan. 26, 2016. (Pool photo) -
Philippine President Benigno Aquino (right) welcomes the Japanese Emperor (center) and Empress upon their arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila on the afternoon of Jan. 26, 2016. (Pool photo) -
The Emperor (front, second from right) and Empress (front right) watch the sunset from the garden of a hotel overlooking Manila Bay with Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers in Pasay, in Metro Manila, on Jan. 26, 2016. (Pool photo) -
The Emperor signs a guest book at Malacanang Palace, the official residence of Philippine President Benigno Aquino (right) on Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo) -
The Emperor and Empress offer flowers and bow at the foot of Rizal Monument commemorating Filipino nationalist Jose Rizal in Manila on Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo) -
The Emperor and Empress offer flowers and bow at the foot of Rizal Monument commemorating Filipino nationalist Jose Rizal in Manila on Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo) -
Emperor Akihito takes Empress Michiko's hand as they head to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Heroes' Cemetery in Manila on Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo) -
The Emperor and Empress bow after laying a wreath of flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Manila on Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo) -
The Emperor and Empress offer a wreath of flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Manila on Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo) -
Emperor Akihito (standing) delivers a speech at a banquet held by Philippine President Benigno Aquino in Manila on Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo) -
Emperor Akihito delivers a speech at a banquet held by Philippines President Benigno Aquino in Manila on Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo)
