A Day in Japan with President Obama

Earlier this week, President Obama arrived in Japan to kick off his fifth trip to Asia during his time in office.

While in Tokyo, the President was received at the Imperial Palace by the Emperor and Empress of Japan, held a press conference with Prime Minister Abe, visited students and robots at the Miraikan Science and Youth Expo, and saw the Meiji Shrine.

Watch some highlights from the President's time in Japan.

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1:45 AM: The President tours the Miraikan Science Expo

2:10 AM: The President delivers remarks at the Miraikan Science Expo and Youth Event

3:05 AM: The President tours the Meiji Shrine

6:00 AM: The President arrives to the Imperial Palace

6:20 AM: The President participates in a receiving line with guests

7:20 AM: The President attends the state dinner with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan

9:00 AM: The President participates in an after-dinner talk

7:30 PM: The Vice President attends an event for Representative Steve Israel