The welcoming ceremony in Hanoi on March 1 morning

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are on a State visit to Vietnam from February 28 to March 5

The trip is the first visit to Vietnam by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko 

The visit follows an official trip to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in mid-January

President Tran Dai Quang and Emperor Akihito review honour troops

Children welcome the Japanese Emperor and Empress at the ceremony

Emperor Akihito greets officials at the welcoming ceremony

Emperor Akihito has a meeting with President Tran Dai Quang following the welcoming ceremony

The Japanese Emperor and Empress in a photo with President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse