Departure Ceremony for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan

AGES Aviation Center, Balagbag Ramp, Pasay City 30 January 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III bade farewell to Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan at the end of their five-day State Visit to the Philippines. This is President Aquino’s second attendance in a departure ceremony since Pope Francis’ State Visit and Apostolic continue reading : Departure Ceremony for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan

Tour at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

Los Baños, Laguna 29 January 2016   Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan paid a visit at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna. According to reports by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emperor Akihito takes a keen interest in natural life and its conservation. Following the example continue reading : Tour at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

State Visit of Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan

State Visit of Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan January 26-30, 2016 In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko is embarking on a five-day State Visit to the Philippines. It was in November 1962 when Their continue reading : State Visit of Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan

Reception hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines

North Forbes Park, Makati City 28 January 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III graced a reception dinner hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Kazuhide Ishikawa, in honor of Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. The President was received by the Imperial couple at the reception venue held in North continue reading : Reception hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines

Meeting with Representatives of the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA)

San Diego Garden, Intramuros, Manila 28 January 2016 Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan met with a few representatives of the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA) in Intramuros, Manila. PHILFEJA is an umbrella organization representing various sections of the Japan alumni community in the Philippines. It works closely with the Japan continue reading : Meeting with Representatives of the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA)

Meeting with the Japanese Community

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila 28 January 2016 Following their engagement in Intramuros, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan proceeded to meet with the Japanese community in the Philippines. According to reports by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are approximately 19,000 Japanese nationals residing in the Philippines. * * *