Biden and the Japanese prime minister announced closer military and economic ties to counter China's Pacific expansion.
Share on linkedin Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko Kishida, are welcomed by President Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the White House for a state dinner on Wednesday, April 10 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
During his U.S. visit, Kishida gifted 250 new cherry trees to D.C. in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
Former President Clinton joins other guests for the state dinne on April 10. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Singer Ayase, of the Japanese superduo Yoasobi, arrives at the White House for the state dinner on April 10. Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Former President Clinton and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for the April 10 state dinner. Photo: Julia Nikhinson/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrive for the on April 10 state dinner. Photo: Julia Nikhinson/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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