Soto Zen monks paying their respects as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs from his hotel in Gifu to begin the drive to Kanazawa, Japan on April 9, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Jigmey
His Holiness the Dalai Lama relaxing at the Hiragano Highland service area during a break in the drive from Gifu to Kanazawa, Japan on April 9, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Jigmey
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking over the selection at the convenience store at the Hiragano Highland service area during a break in the drive from Gifu to Kanazawa, Japan on April 9, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Jigmey
His Holiness the Dala Lama being shown their location at the Hiragano Highland service area during a break in the drive from Gifu to Kanazawa, Japan on April 9, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Jigme
His Holinesss the Dalai Lama at the Hiragano Highland service area during a break in the drive from Gifu to Kanazawa, Japan on April 9, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Jigmey
Fellow travelers taking photos of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Hiragano Highland service area during a break in the drive from Gifu to Kanazawa, Japan on April 9, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Jigmey
His Holiness the Dalai Lama interacting with members of the public at the Hiragano Highland service area during a break in the drive from Gifu to Kanazawa, Japan on April 9, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Jigmey