Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (C) arrive during an official welcoming ceremony at Rideau Hall the official residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Canada, 06 July 2009. EPA/FRED CHARTRAND
Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) inspects the Governor General's Honor Guard during an official welcoming ceremony at Rideau Hall the official residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Canada, 06 July 2009. EPA/FRED CHARTRAND
Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (2-L) are greeted by children during an official welcoming ceremony at Rideau Hall the official residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Canada, 06July 2009. EPA/FRED CHARTRAND
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are greeted by the Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean (R) during an official welcoming ceremony at Rideau Hall the official residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Canada, 06 July 2009 EPA/FRED CHARTRAND
Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (C) arrive during an official welcoming ceremony at Rideau Hall the official residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Canada, 06 July 2009. EPA/FRED CHARTRAND
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