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President Trump to visit Japan in late May, meet new emperor

TOKYO, April 19: President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will make a state visit to Japan at the end of May to meet the newly enthroned emperor.
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands before a bilateral meeting at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo. Trump will make a state visit to Japan at the end of May, 2019 to meet the nation's new emperor. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
By Associated Press

TOKYO, April 19: President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will make a state visit to Japan at the end of May to meet the newly enthroned emperor.


Crown Prince Naruhito will succeed his abdicating father, current Emperor Akihito, on May 1.


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Trump will also hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the May 25-28 visit, and reportedly may attend a sumo match as well.


The White House said Friday that Abe will also visit Washington on April 26-27 to talk about North Korean nuclear disarmament, trade and other issues.

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