Japan's PM 引用するs 星／主役にする Trek as he あられ／賞賛するs Tokyo's 同盟 with the US

By Emily Goodin, 上級の U.S. Political Reporter At The White House and Nikki Schwab, 上級の U.S. Political Reporter In Washington, D.C.

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida quoted Star Trek as he toasted President Joe Biden and the Japenese-U.S. alliance at a star-studded state dinner Wednesday night at the White House, while Biden tried to toast without a glass. Kishida and Biden addressed state dinner guests that included actor Robert DeNiro, Amazon's Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, as well as former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

Japanese 総理大臣 Fumio Kishida 引用するd 星／主役にする Trek as he toasted 大統領 Joe Biden and the Japenese-U.S. 同盟 at a 星／主役にする-studded 明言する／公表する dinner Wednesday night at the White House, while Biden tried to toast without a glass. Kishida and Biden 演説（する）／住所d 明言する／公表する dinner guests that 含むd actor Robert DeNiro, アマゾン's Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, 同様に as former 大統領 法案 Clinton and his wife, former Democratic 大統領の 指名された人 Hillary Clinton.

Kishida paid tribute to his hometown of Hiroshima during his toast, noting how Star Trek actor George Takei also has roots in the city. 'We are now standing at a turning point in history, embarking on a new frontier, elevating this unshakeable Japan-U.S. relationship to even greater heights and handing it to the next generation,' Kishida said. 'Finally, let me [conclude] with a line from Star Trek: to wish you all boldly go where no one has gone before.' During his toast, Biden talked about how the cherry blossom trees - a gift from Japan - bloomed early this year and that spring was upon D.C. - symbolizing 'what both our countries hold dear- new beginnings.' He then looked for a glass. 'Ladies and gentleman please join me in raising a glass - I don't have a glass,' the president said.?An aide then brought him a glass. 'There you go. Join me in raising your glasses to our alliance, our friendship,' Biden said.

Kishida paid 尊敬の印 to his hometown of Hiroshima during his toast, 公式文書，認めるing how 星／主役にする Trek actor George Takei also has roots in the city. 'We are now standing at a turning point in history, 乗る，着手するing on a new frontier, elevating this unshakeable Japan-U.S. 関係 to even greater 高さs and 手渡すing it to the next 世代,' Kishida said. 'Finally, let me [結論する] with a line from 星／主役にする Trek: to wish you all boldly go where no one has gone before.' During his toast, Biden talked about how the cherry blossom trees - a gift from Japan - bloomed 早期に this year and that spring was upon D.C. - symbolizing 'what both our countries 持つ／拘留する dear- new beginnings.' He then looked for a glass. 'Ladies and gentleman please join me in raising a glass - I don't have a glass,' the 大統領，／社長 said.?An 補佐官 then brought him a glass. 'There you go. Join me in raising your glasses to our 同盟, our friendship,' Biden said.

Singer Paul Simon (pictured) later entertained the crowd in the State Dining Room, playing Graceland and Slip Sliding Away, with Bill Clinton seated front row. Earlier in the evening, as the guests arrived, they were tongue-tied about talking politics. Guests repeatedly declined t o discuss the upcoming presidential election, instead focusing on the party ahead of them. Bezos, one of the richest men in the world, merely said 'hello' when asked if would be donating to the Biden campaign. 'What do you think?' DeNiro responded when asked how he felt about the 2024 election and then kept going, walking through the entryway quickly with girlfriend Tiffany Chen at his side. He ignored a question about whether he'd campaign for Biden.

Singer Paul Simon (pictured) later entertained the （人が）群がる in the 明言する／公表する Dining Room, playing Graceland and Slip 事情に応じて変わる Away, with 法案 Clinton seated 前線 列／漕ぐ／騒動. Earlier in the evening, as the guests arrived, they were tongue-tied about talking politics. Guests 繰り返して 拒絶する／低下するd to discuss the 近づいている 大統領の 選挙, instead 焦点（を合わせる）ing on the party ahead of them. Bezos, one of the richest men in the world, 単に said 'hello' when asked if would be 寄付するing to the Biden （選挙などの）運動をする. 'What do you think?' DeNiro 答える／応じるd when asked how he felt about t he 2024 選挙 and then kept going, walking through the entryway quickly with girlfriend Tiffany Chen at his 味方する. He ignored a question about whether he'd （選挙などの）運動をする for Biden.

Apple CEO Tim Cook ignored a question about whether he'd donate to the Biden campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Valentino, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff made a rare appearance on the red carpet but declined to talk politics. Bill and Hillary Clinton also declined to talk shop. 'Oh we're having a good time tonight,' Hillary said when asked about the 2024 campaign. 'Great, especially for this,' Bill Clinton said when asked what it was like to be back. But the couple smiled when they saw Hillary Clinton's first lady portrait hanging near the entrance. Naomi Biden, the president's granddaughter, was among the first arrivals. But all she would say was who she was wearing: a flowing and flowery by designer Bernadette. The gown was adorned with what appeared to be cherry blossoms. Sanchez wore a red Rasario gown corset off-shoulder lace and satin gown that retails for $2,200.

Apple CEO Tim Cook ignored a question about whether he'd 寄付する to the Biden （選挙などの）運動をする. 副大統領 Kamala Harris, in Valentino, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff made a rare 外見 on the red carpet but 拒絶する／低下するd to talk politics. 法案 and Hillary Clinton also 拒絶する／低下するd to talk shop. 'Oh we're having a good time tonight,' Hillary said when asked about the 2024 （選挙などの）運動をする. '広大な／多数の／重要な, 特に for this,' 法案 Clinton said when asked what it was like to be 支援する. But the couple smiled when they saw Hillary Clinton's first lady portrait hanging 近づく the 入り口. Naomi Biden, the 大統領，／社長's granddaughter, was の中で the first arrivals. But all she would say was who she was wearing: a flowing and flowery by designer Bernadette. The gown was adorned with what appeared to be cherry blossoms. Sanchez wore a red Rasario gown corset off-shoulder lace and satin gown that 小売s for $2,200.

Naomi's husband Peter Neal, the Bidens' daughter Ashley and their granddaughter Finnegan are also at the White House to toast Kishida and his wife Yuko. As the guests walked through the downstairs entry, decorated in fans in honor of Japan, the Bidens welcomed the Kishida s at the main entrance of the White House. The first lady wore a hand-embroidered evening gown in sapphire ombr? by Oscar de la Renta. Mrs. Kishida wore a flowing royal blue dress with a black belt and black floral embellishments on her neckline. The Bidens transformed the White House into a spring garden - complete with a koi pond and floating lily pads - for the event.?Legendary singer Paul Simon will perform for guests after their meal of home cured salmon, rib eye steak and salted caramel pistachio cake with cherry ice cream. The ice cream is in honor of President Biden. It's his favorite dessert. There will be West Coast wines on the table for Kishida, who's known to have a high tolerance for alcohol.

Naomi's husband Peter Neal, the Bidens' daughter Ashley and their granddaughter Finnegan are also at the White House to toast Kishida and his wife Yuko. As the guests walked through the downstairs 入ること／参加（者）, decorated in fans in 栄誉（を受ける） of Japan, the Bidens welcomed the Kishidas at the main 入り口 of the White House. The first lady wore a 手渡す-embroidered evening gown in sapphire ombr? by Oscar de la Renta. Mrs. Kishida wore a flowing 王室の blue dress with a 黒人／ボイコット belt and 黒人／ボイコット floral embellishments on her neckline. The Bidens transformed the White House into a spring garden - 完全にする with a koi pond and floating lily pads - for the event.?伝説の singer Paul Simon will 成し遂げる for guests after their meal of home cured salmon, rib 注目する，もくろむ steak and salted caramel pistachio cake with cherry ice cream. The ice cream is in 栄誉（を受ける） of 大統領 Biden. It's his favorite dessert. There will be West Coast ワインs on the （米）棚上げする／（英）提議する for Kishida, who's known to have a high 寛容 for alcohol.

The celebration began early. Kishida and his wife Yuko stopped by the White House on Tuesday evening for an informal greeting from the Bidens. Then the two couples went out to dinner in Washington, D.C. at Blacksalt Restaurant, which is known for its seafood. The real magic happened on Wednesday night. When the 230 guests entered the state floor of the White House, they walked on a floor covered in the illusion of a koi pond with floating lily pads adorned with cherry blossoms. Event designer Bryan Rafanelli, who also planned Naomi Biden's White House wedding, came in to help with decor. He came up with idea for the koi pond (although there will be no live fish present). The illusion of a pond will cover the 80-foot crosshall that connects the East Room, where g uests will dine, to the State Dining Room, where Paul Simon will perform. 'It's beautiful reflective interior photographic,' he said of his design. 'So you really do feel the sensitivity and then in the scale of the room, it will come alive.'

The 祝賀 began 早期に. Kishida and his wife Yuko stopped by the White House on Tuesday evening for an informal 迎える／歓迎するing from the Bidens. Then the two couples went out to dinner in Washington, D.C. at Blacksalt Restaurant, which is known for its seafood. The real 魔法 happened on Wednesday night. When the 230 guests entered the 明言する／公表する 床に打ち倒す of the White House, they walked on a 床に打ち倒す covered in the illusion of a koi pond with floating lily pads adorned with cherry blossoms. Event desig ner Bryan Rafanelli, who also planned Naomi Biden's White House wedding, （機の）カム in to help with decor. He （機の）カム up with idea for the koi pond (although there will be no live fish 現在の). The illusion of a pond will cover the 80-foot crosshall that connects the East Room, where guests will dine, to the 明言する／公表する Dining Room, where Paul Simon will 成し遂げる. 'It's beautiful reflective 内部の photographic,' he said of his design. 'So you really do feel the sensitivity and then in the 規模 of the room, it will come alive.'

Colorful hydrangeas are along the walls. On the dinner tables are arrangements of hydrangeas, sweet peas, and peonies. Silk and glass butterflies will sit among the place sittings. Some tables have a green china that is from George W. Bush's presidency while others have a flower-patterned china from President Lyndon B. Johnson's era. The inspiration for the evening was spring in both nations, White House Social Secretary Carlos Elizondo noted. 'The magic of spring in our lasting friendship. Each detail chosen to create a once in a lifetime experience,' he noted. The process of planning a state dinner takes months. Staff gather a few months before the actual date to give the first lady options on decor and food. She makes final decisions. The food was inspired by the spring season.

Colorful hydrangeas are along the 塀で囲むs. On the dinner （米）棚上げする／（英）提議するs are 手はず／準備 of hydrangeas, 甘い peas, and peonies. Silk and glass バタフライs will sit の中で the place sittings. Some （米）棚上げする／（英）提議するs have a green 磁器 that is from George W. Bush's 大統領／総裁などの地位 while others have a flower-patterned 磁器 from 大統領 Lyndon B. Johnson's 時代. The inspiration for the evening was spring in both nations, White House Social 長官 Carlos Elizondo 公式文書，認めるd. 'The 魔法 of spring in our 継続している friendship. Each 詳細（に述べる） chosen to create a once in a lifetime experience,' he 公式文書，認めるd. The 過程 of planning a 明言する／公表する dinner takes months. Staff gather a few months before the actual date to give the first lady 選択s on decor and food. She makes final 決定／判定勝ち（する）s. The food was 奮起させるd by the spring season.

The salad course of salmon, which was cured at the White House, avocados, red grapefruit, watermelon radish, and cucumber was inspired by the California Spring Roll. The beef in the second course is from Marylan d and the mushrooms are seasonal. Dessert inspired by cherry blossoms in bloom in both countries. Kishida is the fifth state guest of Biden, who has also hosted leaders of India, Australia, South Korea and France . Biden is hosting Kishida for the first state visit by a Japanese leader in nine years.

The salad course of salmon, which was cured at the White House, avocados, red grapefruit, watermelon radish, and cucumber was 奮起させるd by the California Spring Roll. The beef in the second course is from Marylan d and the mushrooms are seasonal. Dessert 奮起させるd by cherry blossoms in bloom in both countries. Kishida is the fifth 明言する／公表する guest of Biden, who has also hosted leaders of India, Australia, South Korea and フラン . Biden is hosting Kishida for the first 公式訪問 by a Japanese leader in nine years.

A state dinner is the highest honor the United States can give an ally. The economy and security issues - including countering China 's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region - topped their the agenda. Biden met with Kishida inside the Oval Office in one of many gestures of support for the partner on defense and economic issues. The U.S. and China share mutual concern about Chinese provocations in Asia, even amid a split over Nippon Steel's proposed purchase of U.S. Steel. 'You personally have made all of this possible,' Biden gushed after running through examples of Kishida's 'bold leadership.'

A 明言する／公表する dinner is the highest 栄誉（を受ける） the 部隊d 明言する／公表するs can give an 同盟（する）. The economy and 安全 問題／発行するs - 含むing 反対するing 中国 's growing 影響（力） in the Indo-太平洋の 地域 - topped their the 協議事項. Biden met with Kishida inside the Oval Office in one of many gestures of support for the partner on 弁護 and 経済的な 問題／発行するs. The U.S. and 中国 株 相互の 関心 about Chinese 誘発s in Asia, even まっただ中に a 分裂（する） over Nippon Steel's 提案するd 購入（する） of U.S. Steel. 'You 本人自身で have made all of this possible,' Biden 噴出するd after running through examples of Kishida's 'bold leadership.'

On Thursday, Kishida is scheduled to deliver a speech at a joint meeting of Congress . The prime minister and his wife arrived in the U.S. on Monday evening. On Tuesday Kishida visited Arlington National Cemetery and met with Microsoft officials at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Kishida on Friday will tour new Toyota and Honda plants in North Carolina to highlight Japan's economic importance as the largest foreign investor in the United States. He will also meet students at North Carolina State University. On Wednesday, during their meeting, Biden lauded Kishida on Ukraine at a time he is struggling to get his own multi-billion aide package through the Republican House. 'When Russia began his brutal invasion of Ukraine two years ago, he did not hesitate to condemn, sanction and isolate Russia and provide billions in assistance to Ukraine,' Biden said. 'Under his leadership, Japan set in motion profound changes in his defense policy and its capabilities,' in reference to Japan's U.S.-drafted constitution that renounces war. Since the Russian invasion of its neighbor, Kishida has repeatedly warned that 'Ukraine today may be East Asia tomorrow.'

On Thursday, Kishida is scheduled to 配達する a speech at a 共同の 会合 of 議会 . The 首相 and his wife arrived in the U.S. on Monday evening. On Tuesday Kishida visited Arlington 国家の 共同墓地 and met with Microsoft 公式の／役人s at the U.S. 議会 of 商業. Kishida on Friday will 小旅行する new Toyota and Honda 工場／植物s in North Carolina to 最高潮の場面 Japan's 経済的な importance as the largest foreign 投資家 in the 部隊d 明言する／公表するs. He will also 会合，会う students at North Carolina 明言する／公表する University. On Wednesday, during their 会合, Biden 称讃するd Kishida on ウクライナ共和国 at a time he is struggling to get his own multi-billion 補佐官 一括 through the 共和国の／共和党の House. 'When Russia began his 残虐な 侵略 of ウクライナ共和国 two years ago, he did not hesitate to 非難する, 許可／制裁 and 孤立する Russia and 供給する billions in 援助 to ウクライナ共和国,' Biden said. 'Under his leadership, Japan 始める，決める in 動議 深遠な changes in his 弁護 政策 and its 能力s,' in 言及／関連 to Japan's U.S.-草案d 憲法 that 放棄するs war. Since the ロシアの 侵略 of its neighbor, Kishida has 繰り返して 警告するd that 'ウクライナ共和国 today may be East Asia tomorro w.'

Vladimir Putin's move sparked fear in Japan that without a strong response, it could embolden China to attack Taiwan and lead to war in the Asia-Pacific region. If Russia prevails, 'it would show that force can actually bring benefits, even when breaking international law. If so, what would happen to East Asia? We must not allow any country to receive the wrong message,' Kishida told The Washington Post at his official residence in Tokyo ahead of the visit. Tokyo has been one of the largest donors to Kyiv since Russia's February 2022 invasion. During his visit, the prime minister will emphasize that Japan and the U.S. are now global partners working to maintain a rules-based international order, and that Japan is willing to take on a greater international role in security, economy and space to help Washington.

Vladimir Putin's move 誘発するd 恐れる in Japan that without a strong 返答, it could embolden 中国 to attack Taiwan and lead to war in the Asia-太平洋の 地域. If Russia 勝つ／広く一帯に広がるs, 'it would show that 軍隊 can 現実に bring 利益s, even when breaking international 法律. If so, what would happen to East Asia? We must not 許す any country to receive the wrong message,' Kishida told The Washington 地位，任命する at his 公式の／役人 住居 in Tokyo ahead of the visit. Tokyo has been one of the largest 寄贈者s to Kyiv since Russia's February 2022 侵略. During his visit, the 首相 will 強調する that Japan and the U.S. are now 全世界の partners working to 持続する a 支配するs-based international order, and that Japan is willing to take on a greater international 役割 in 安全, economy and space to help Washington.

Kishida lived in New York for three years as a child. Before becoming prime minister, he served as foreign minister, where he helped bring world leaders to Hiroshima for the G7 summit to discuss nuclear disarmament.?He loves baseball and is known to have a high tolerance for alcohol. Both he and Biden are fighting to keep their jobs. Biden faces a rematch with Republican rival Donald Trump in November. And Kishida's approval ratings hit record lows amid a political scandal involving his ruling Liberal Democratic Party and political fundraising. Kishida and Biden also confirmed Japan's participation in NASA's Artemis moon program and t he contribution of a moon rover developed by Toyota Motor Corp. A Japanese astronaut will join the program and be the first non-American to land on the moon. The rover, which comes at a roughly $2 billion cost, is the most expensive contribution to the mission by a non-U.S. partner to date, a U.S. official said told the AP.

Kishida lived in New York for three years as a child. Before becoming 首相, he served as 外務大臣, where he helped bring world leaders to Hiroshima for the G7 首脳会議 to discuss 核の 軍備縮小.?He loves baseball and is known to have a high 寛容 for alcohol. Both he and Biden are fighting to keep their 職業s. Biden 直面するs a rematch with 共和国の／共和党の 競争相手 Donald Trump in November. And Kishida's 是認 ratings 攻撃する，衝突する 記録，記録的な／記録する lows まっただ中に a political スキャンダル 伴う／関わるing his 判決，裁定 自由主義の Democratic Party and political fundraising. Kishida and Biden also 確認するd Japan's 参加 in 航空宇宙局's Artemis moon program and the 出資／貢献 of a moon rover developed by Toyota モーター Corp. A Japanese 宇宙飛行士 will join the program and be the first 非，不，無-American to land on the moon. The rover, which comes at a 概略で $2 billion cost, is the most expensive 出資／貢献 to the 使節団 by a 非，不，無-U.S. partner to date, a U.S. 公式の／役人 said told the AP.

Thursday will see the first trilateral summit between Biden, Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Defense issues will top the agenda as both Japan and the Philippines worry about Beijing's moves toward territory they claim in the South China Sea, which China claims almost in its entirety. Kishida will discuss how Chinese coast guard ships regularly approach disputed Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands near Taiwan. And Marcos Jr. is worried about the Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef that is contested in the Spratly Islands. The Chinese coastguard has used water cannons to prevent the Philippines from resupplying marines stationed on the Sierra Madre, a rusting ship that Manila intentionally grounded on the reef in 1999 to reinforce its claims in the region. Japan has sold coastal radars to the Philippines and is negotiating a defense agreement that would allow their troops to visit each other's territory for joint military exercises.

Thursday will see the first ３カ国間の 首脳会議 between Biden, Kishida and Philippine 大統領 Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 弁護 問題／発行するs will 最高の，を越す the 協議事項 as both Japan and the Philippines worry about Beijing's moves toward 領土 they （人命などを）奪う，主張する in the South 中国 Sea, which 中国 （人命などを）奪う，主張するs almost in its entirety. Kishida will discuss how Chinese coast guard ships 定期的に approach 論争d Japanese-controlled East 中国 Sea islands 近づく Taiwan. And Marcos Jr. is worried about the Second Thomas Shoal, a 潜水するd 暗礁 that is contested in the Spratly Islands. The Chinese coastguard has used water 大砲s to 妨げる the Philippines from 再供給するing 海洋s 駅／配置するd on the Sierra Madre, a rusting ship that Manila 故意に grounded on the 暗礁 in 1999 to 増強する its （人命などを）奪う，主張するs in the 地域. Japan has sold 沿岸の レーダs to the Philippines and is 交渉するing a 弁護 協定 that would 許す their 軍隊／機動隊s to visit each other's 領土 for 共同の 軍の 演習s.

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