Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive at the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh located at the centre of Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on the morning of Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

According to a press release, the Emperor and Empress are very interested in the Vietnamese culture. During their visit, they will meet with students at the Temple of Literature and visit the city of Hue.

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko bow during a wreath laying ceremony at the mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh on the morning of Wednesday March 1, 2017 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Earlier, Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang greets visiting Japanese Emperor Akihito before a start of their meeting inside the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on the morning of Wednesday March 1, 2017.