Japan's Emperor And Empress State Visit To Philippines on January 26, 2016

Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (2nd L) and Crown Princess Masako (R) see off Emperor Akihito (not seen) and Empress Michiko (2nd R) before leaving Tokyo for the Philippines on January 26, 2016. The Japanese royal couple will visit the Philippines until January 30.

Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (R), Crown Princess Masako (2nd L), Prince Akishino (2nd R) and Princess Kiko wave as Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko leave Tokyo for the Philippines on January 26, 2016.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L), and his wife, Empress Michiko (C) walk with Philippine President Benigno Aquino (R) towards a waiting limousine following the arrival of the Royal couple at the international airport in Manila on January 26, 2016. Japan's Emperor Akihito pledged January 26 to honour those who died in one of World War II's deadliest battles, as he began a historic visit to the Philippines.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and his wife, Empress Michiko (R) disembark from a plane shortly after arriving at the international airport in Manila on January 26, 2016. 

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and his wife, Empress Michiko (R) disembark from a plane shortly after arriving at the international airport in Manila on January 26, 2016. Japan's Emperor Akihito pledged January 26 to honour those who died in one of World War II's deadliest battles, as he began a historic visit to the Philippines.

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L), and his wife, Empress Michiko (2-L) bow in front of national flags while Philippine President Benigno Aquino (R) looks on following the arrival of the Royal couple at the international airport in Manila on January 26, 2016. 

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L), and his wife, Empress Michiko (C) walk with Philippine President Benigno Aquino (R) towards a waiting limousine following the arrival of the Royal couple at the international airport in Manila on January 26, 2016. 

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are welcomed by Philippine president Benigno Aquino during their arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on January 26, 2016 in Manila, Philippines. 

Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and his wife, Empress Michiko (L) prepare to enter their limousine after arriving at the international airport in Manila on January 26, 2016. 

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are welcomed by Philippine president Benigno Aquino during their arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on January 26, 2016 in Manila, Philippines. 

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko walk as they offer a wreath of flowers at the monument of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal on January 27, 2016 in Manila, Philippines. The emperor and empress of Japan started their five-day state visit to the Philippines on Tuesday to highlight the 60 years of strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko is escorted by Armed Forces of the Philippines commanding general Eduardo Ano at the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers on January 27, 2016 in Taguig City, Philippines. 

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko is escorted by Armed Forces of the Philippines commanding general Eduardo Ano at the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers on January 27, 2016 in Taguig City, Philippines. 

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko is escorted by Armed Forces of the Philippines commanding general Eduardo Ano at the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers on January 27, 2016 in Taguig City, Philippines. The emperor and empress of Japan started their five-day state visit to the Philippines on Tuesday to highlight the 60 years of strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Emperor Akihito reaches out to assist Empress Michiko at the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers on January 27, 2016 in Taguig City, Philippines. 

Crown Princess Masako attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Princess Mako attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Crown Princess Masako attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Crown Princess Masako attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Crown Princess Masako attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako attend a send off for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

(L-R) Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino, and Princess Kiko attend a send off for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Crown Princess Masako and Crown Prince Naruhito attend a send off for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Princess Mako attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

(L-R) Princess Mako, Princess Kiko, Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Masako, Crown Prince Naruhito attend a send off for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Princess Mako attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Princess Tsuguko attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Princess Mako and Princess Kiko attend a send off for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.

Princess Tsuguko attends a send off for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who will visit the Philippines, at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan on 26 Jan 2016.