Canada's Governor General welcomes Japan's Imperial Couple

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrive at Rideau Hall to be welcomed by Governor General Michaelle Jean on July 6, 2009. The Imperial Couple is visiting Canada to mark the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan. Rideau Hall is the official residence of all Governors General of Canada in Ottawa. (UPI Photo: Grace Chiu)