Japan is never shy in welcoming stars and the visit of Manchester United, for the Fifa Club World Cup, is no different
Leading the way, as ever, is manager Sir Alex Ferguson. United take on J-League side Gamba Osaka in the semi-final on Thursday
Following behind are his bleary-eyed Premier League champions, no doubt jet-lagged from the 11-hour flight to Tokyo from London
Portuguese-speaking brothers in arms Anderson and Cristiano Ronaldo manage to raise a smile, though, as they pass through the airport
Ryan Giggs was man of the match when Manchester United won the Intercontinental Cup against Palmeiras in 1999
The excitement of seeing Welsh wizard Giggs proves too much for one young Wayne Rooney fan as he falls asleep in his mother's arms
Despite what looks like the world's biggest watch, Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo manages to sign autographs for frantic fans
Coach steps off coach: boss Fergie greets photographers with a smile as he arrives for United's first training session in a chilly Japan
And finally it's down to business: Ronaldo is at the centre of the action as United players attempt to run off their jet-lag
Ryan Giggs keeps an eye on his team-mates during a training session
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand takes a breather during training at Marinos Town in Yokohama
Carlos Tevez keeps close tabs on Paul Scholes as the Manchester United players sharpen up their ball skills
Penny for your thoughts: Cristiano Ronaldo in action during training
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in relaxed mood as he spoke to the media at Pacifico Yokohama
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