PM Narendra Modi's Japan visit

Aug 30, 2014, 14:51 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a photo session during inauguration of the Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the Indian embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a photo session during inauguration of the Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the Indian embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi signing autographs for children during inauguration of the Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the Indian embassy in Tokyo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signing autographs for children during inauguration of the Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the Indian embassy in Tokyo.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the Indian embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the Indian embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Emperor of Japan Akihito at a meeting in Tokyo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Emperor of Japan Akihito at a meeting in Tokyo.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi beats a traditional Taiko drum during inauguration of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Japan Technology and Culture Academy in Tokyo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi beats a traditional Taiko drum during inauguration of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Japan Technology and Culture Academy in Tokyo.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech during his lecture at the University of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech during his lecture at the University of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, speaks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a Japan-India Joint press conference at Akasaka State Guesthouse in Tokyo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, speaks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a Japan-India Joint press conference at Akasaka State Guesthouse in Tokyo.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, second right, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, talk during their meeting at the Akasaka State Guesthouse in Tokyo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, second right, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, talk during their meeting at the Akasaka State Guesthouse in Tokyo.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands before their talks at the state guest house in Tokyo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands before their talks at the state guest house in Tokyo.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, right, eat tea cakes during a tea ceremony at a tea hut of the Omotesenke, one of the main schools of Japanese tea ceremony, in Tokyo.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, right, eat tea cakes during a tea ceremony at a tea hut of the Omotesenke, one of the main schools of Japanese tea ceremony, in Tokyo.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presses his eyes by fingers during a luncheon hosted by Japan Business Federation in Tokyo.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presses his eyes by fingers during a luncheon hosted by Japan Business Federation in Tokyo.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed as he visits Taimei Elementary School in Tokyo.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed as he visits Taimei Elementary School in Tokyo.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets business leaders after giving a speech and returning to his seat as Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Akio Mimura, left, and Japan Federation of Economic Organizations Chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara, right, greet him during a luncheon hosted by Japan Business Federation in Tokyo.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets business leaders after giving a speech and returning to his seat as Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Akio Mimura, left, and Japan Federation of Economic Organizations Chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara, right, greet him during a luncheon hosted by Japan Business Federation in Tokyo.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, is greeted by Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, left, prior to their meeting at a Tokyo hotel.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, is greeted by Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, left, prior to their meeting at a Tokyo hotel.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and iPS cell researcher and Nobel Prize laureate, Shinya Yamanaka, pose for photos during Modi's visit at Kyoto University in Kyoto, western Japan.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and iPS cell researcher and Nobel Prize laureate, Shinya Yamanaka, pose for photos during Modi's visit at Kyoto University in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, shakes hands with Kyoto Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa in Kyoto, western Japan.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, shakes hands with Kyoto Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, right, tour at Toji Temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, right, tour at Toji Temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, front left, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, front right, stroll at Toji Temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, front left, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, front right, stroll at Toji Temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, center, wave in front of the five-story stupa at Toji Temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, center, wave in front of the five-story stupa at Toji Temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe look on during signing of an agreement at State Guest House in Kyoto.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe look on during signing of an agreement at State Guest House in Kyoto.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, center, feed carp in a pond at the State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, center, feed carp in a pond at the State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, is greeted by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, left, upon arrival at the State Guest House in Kyoto.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, is greeted by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, left, upon arrival at the State Guest House in Kyoto.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, is welcomed by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe upon arrival at State Guest House in Kyoto.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, is welcomed by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe upon arrival at State Guest House in Kyoto.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, poses with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for photographers at State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, poses with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for photographers at State Guest House in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Osaka airport in Japan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Osaka airport in Japan.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves before his departure for the five-day Japan tour, at Palam Airport in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves before his departure for the five-day Japan tour, at Palam Airport in New Delhi.