Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has arrived in Washington for a summit with US President Donald Trump. Takaichi and Trump will meet on Thursday at the White House. They are expected to discuss how to deal with the situation in Iran.
US Senator Bill Hagerty, who served as ambassador to Japan during President Donald Trump’s first term, expressed hope that Japan would take action to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Hagerty mentioned the president is “very excited” to see Takaichi again. He noted the world will see a solid bilateral relationship and alliance.
Japan Meteorological Agency officials say cherry blossoms have started blooming in Tokyo. Officials announced the start of the cherry blossom season on Thursday afternoon after spotting 61 blossoms on a benchmark cherry tree of the Somei-yoshino variety at Yasukuni Shrine.