President Ram Nath Kovind left on a week-long visit to the Philippines and Japan this morning. MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Mr Kovind is visiting Japan to attend the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor of Japan Naruhito. <br />'' <br />'' Vijay Thakur Singh, MEA Secretary (East), said the President will be in the Philippines from October 17th to 21st and in Japan from October 21st to 23rd.<br />'' <br />'' AIR correspondent reports, the participation of President Kovind in the enthronement ceremony signifies the high importance India attaches to its ties with Japan. <br />''