President Ram Chandra Paudel left for an official visit to Japan on Monday. . 

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, ministers, chiefs of the security bodies, high level government officials and Japanese Ambassador to Nepal saw off President Paudel at the VVIP Lounge of Tribhuvan International Airport.

The President is accompanied by his spouse Sabita Paudel, high level government officials and the officials at the President's office. He is scheduled to return home on February 4.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed that the Head of the State was visiting Japan by leading a Nepali delegation at the invitation of the Japanese government on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations. During the visit, he will attend the anniversary function to be organized by the Japanese government. 

The President is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the Japanese Emperor.