Overview
- Former Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida shared a photo of Perry and Trudeau joining him and his wife Yuko for lunch in Tokyo and described Perry as Trudeau’s partner.
- Trudeau reposted the image on X and wrote that “Katy and I” were glad to meet the Kishidas, thanking Kishida for his friendship and commitment to the rules-based order.
- This marked Perry’s first appearance with Trudeau in a political or diplomatic setting according to multiple reports.
- Kishida referenced his prior work with Trudeau on Japan–Canada cooperation, including the Japan–Canada Action Plan, and noted their ongoing friendship.
- The posts drew wide social-media attention as users dubbed the joint appearance a high-profile “hard launch,” and outlets noted Perry paused her Lifetimes tour to be there.