Political, business leaders exchange views on enhancing Japan-U.S. ties

A message from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was read on his behalf at the U.S.-Japan Council's general assembly in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, on Friday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

Political and business leaders from Japan and the United States exchanged views on strengthening Japan-U.S. relations at the U.S.-Japan Council's general assembly held at a Tokyo hotel.

About 700 people attended the meeting of the council, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, whose aim is to bolster Japan-U.S. relations through private-sector exchanges and other activities.