
WASHINGTON (AP) — A grand White House state dinner is set to take place on Wednesday to honor the strong relationship between the United States and Japan. Over 200 guests are expected to attend this prestigious event, which is a symbol of U.S. diplomacy and is reserved for America's closest allies.
President Joe Biden has chosen to celebrate Japan as a key ally in his Indo-Pacific policy. The dinner will be in honor of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko, who are on an official visit to the United States this week. The first lady, Jill Biden, highlighted the flourishing relationship between the U.S. and Japan during a media preview of the dinner, revealing details about the menu, decor, and entertainment.