The Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, Masahino Obata, and his wife, Hiroko, are at the end of their tour of duty and on July 31, they said farewell to those with whom they had established diplomatic and other ties over the years. Here are pictorial highlights of the event that took place at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

(1) Alvaro Casserly (left) has a firm handshake for Ambassador Obata, while Hiroko Obata shares the moment.

(2) Sporting sparkling smiles (from left) are Denise Douglas-Richards, Lori-Ann Stephenson and Janet Harris.

(3) Speaker of the House of Representatives, Delroy Chuck (left), bids farewell to Ambassador Obata (centre) and Hiroko Obata.