Media Advisory: Official Visit of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan for an Official Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on April 10, 2024. The visit will underscore the enduring strength of our Alliance, the unwavering U.S. commitment to Japan, and Japan's increasing global leadership role. President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida will discuss efforts to strengthen our political, security, economic, and people-to-people ties so that our Alliance is postured to address evolving challenges and advance our shared vision for a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and world.

The President, the First Lady, and the Vice President will greet Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan for the Official Arrival Ceremony on Wednesday morning. This event on the South Lawn will be open press. [RSVP here by Monday, April 8th at 12:00 PM ET]

The President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. This event in the Oval Office will have an in-house pool spray at the top.

The President will host a joint press conference with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. This event in the Rose Garden will be open press. [RSVP here by Monday, April 8th at 12:00 PM ET]

The President and the First Lady will greet Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan on arrival for the State Dinner. This event at the North Portico will be opened to pre-credentialed media.

The President and the First Lady will participate in a photo opportunity with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan at the Grand Staircase on the occasion of the State Dinner. This event will be pooled press.

The President and the First Lady will host Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan for a State Dinner. The Vice President and the Second Gentleman will attend. This event in the East Room will be pooled press.