Chinese naval visit to Japan

A Japanese sailor watches the Chinese missile destroyer the Shenzhen arrive at Harumi pier in Tokyo Photograph: Justin McCurry

Sailors aboard the Shenzhen Photograph: Justin McCurry

Members of the local Chinese community turn out to greet the ship Photograph: Justin McCurry

A Chinese sailor, with the Japanese destroyer Ikazuchi in the background Photograph: Justin McCurry

Japanese naval police monitor the Shenzhen’s arrival Photograph: Justin McCurry

Military bands from both countries entertain well-wishers Photograph: Justin McCurry

The Shenzhen’s 350 crew will spend four days in Japan on a goodwill visit Photograph: Justin McCurry

On board the Shenzhen Photograph: Justin McCurry

The vessel’s commander, Rear Admiral Xiao Xinnian Photograph: Justin McCurry

Members of the Japanese maritime self-defence force await the ship’s arrival as a Chinese flag flutters in the background Photograph: Justin McCurry