In Pictures: President Tony Tan makes state visit to Japan to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties

President Tony Tan Keng Yam's nine-day state visit, which started on Monday (Nov 28), includes stops in Tokyo, Kyoto and Miyagi. This visit comes at the end of a year that has been christened SJ50 – Singapore-Japan 50 – and has been marked by a series of visits by high-level leaders from both sides to underscore the robust ties between the two countries.

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Dec 02, 2016, 12:04 PM

President Tony Tan Keng Yam during the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Dr Tan meeting the guard of honour at the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Japanese elementary schoolchildren, waving Singapore and Japanese national flags, greet Dr Tan during the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

Dr Tan (second from left) and his wife Mary Chee Bee Kiang listening to the national anthem with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

(From left) Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and wife Akie Abe at the welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

(From left) Dr Tan and Japanese Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Dr Tan and his wife Mary arriving at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

(From left) Emperor Akihito, Dr Tan, Mrs Tan and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Dr Tan (left) speaking to Mr Abe (right) at the start of their meeting at Abe's official residence in Tokyo on Dec 1, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Dr Tan (left) shaking hands with Mr Abe after a joint press conference at the latter's official residence in Tokyo on Dec 1, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Dr Tan and his wife Mary at a dinner hosted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Emperor Akihito (right) and Dr Tan sharing a toast at a state banquet on Nov 30, 2016. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION

Dr Tan and his wife Mary watching a demonstration at Panasonic Center in Tokyo on Nov 29, 2016. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

Dr and Mrs Tan at the interactive Power Of Culture special exhibition held at the Panasonic Center in Tokyo on Nov 29, 2016. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

Dr Tan penning a message at the Panasonic Center in Tokyo on Nov 29, 2016. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

Dr Tan was presented with a traditional Noh doll from Kyoto Prefecture Governor Keiji Yamada and Mrs Tan a tie-dyed scarf from Mrs Yamada. In return, Mr and Mrs Yamada were presented with Peranakan tiles and a picture of Singapore River. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

(Fourth and fifth from left) Mrs and Dr Tan attending a welcoming ceremony at the Kyoto State Guest House on Dec 2, 2016. Standing next to Mrs Tan are Kyoto City Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa and his wife. Standing next to Dr Tan are Mr Yamada and his wife, and Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Yoshio Tateishi and his wife. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

Pupils of Shichigahama Toyama Nursery School present Mrs Mary Tan, who is celebrating her birthday today (Dec 5), with gifts. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

President Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife Mrs Mary Tan completing a banner drawing with pupils of Shichigahama Toyama Nursery School. The banner was presented as a gift to the Singapore delegation. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

Pupils of the Shichigahama Toyama Nursery School waiting to perform for the Singapore delegation. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

A view from the play area of the Shichigahama Toyama Nursery School. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

Pupils of Shichigahama Toyama Nursery School , together with President Tony Tan Keng Yam and Mrs Mary Tan, worked on a drawing that was presented to Dr Tan. ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM

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