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~ For anyone who chooses a life in politics, the prospect of a long, private discussion with the President of the United States must seem like the ultimate career highlight. For Japan’s Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, 72 – who has spent many years in the political background – it must have felt a particular honor to be feted as a VIP in Washington. On April 17, he became the first national leader to meet Joe Biden for face-to-face talks at the White House. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, there was no grand banquet for Mr. Suga and his entourage following the meeting. His wife stayed in Tokyo. And media attention was less intense than usual, with only a handful reporters on the famous Rose Garden lawn of the White House. ....
~ Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrived at the White House for a summit meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on the afternoon of April 16 (Washington time), clad in a blue suit like that of the President, along with an azure-blue tie and “blue ribbon” badge. It is the same attire Mr. Suga wore on April 1, 2019 when as Chief Cabinet Secretary he announced the name of the new Japanese era, Reiwa. Blue is the symbolic color of the movement to rescue the Japanese victims abducted by North Korea. The Prime Minister later poured out his feelings, saying that he wanted his attire to “express my sincere desire for bringing home the abductees.” ....