And with Kishida’s state visit, the Biden administration is newly describing Japan as a “global partner,” recognizing its contributions in support for Ukraine, its sanctions against Russia ...

during which Mr. Kishida will also address a joint session of Congress, the leaders are expected to talk about closer military cooperation between U.S. forces based in Japan and their Japanese ...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida heads to Washington looking to strengthen his country’s alliance with the US while sidestepping issues that cast their ties in an unfavorable light ...

“Within the Japan-U.S. alliance, I do hope to steadily improve deterrence and response capability,” he said. Kishida said Japan hopes to promote security cooperation in areas including defense ...

"Within the Japan-U.S. alliance, I do hope to steadily improve deterrence and response capability," he said. Kishida said Japan hopes to promote security cooperation in areas including defense ...

Kishida also announced that Japan is giving 250 cherry trees to the U.S. to mark America's coming 250th birthday in 2026.Biden and Kishida are both confronting difficult political headwinds on the ...

While rib-eye steak and pistachio cake were poised to be served at the gala event, political talk ... it’s ever been.” “Japan and the United States stand together,” Biden said. Kishida ...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit France, Brazil and Paraguay next week as his nation seeks to boost ties with ...

Vice President Kamala Harris, in Valentino, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff made a rare appearance on the red carpet but declined to talk ... Kishida and Biden also confirmed Japan's ...

“The current security environment is tough and complex, and we are at a turning point in history,” Kishida said ahead of the visit, according to the Japan ... s an awful lot to talk about ...