Overview
- Fumio Kishida shared a Dec. 3 Tokyo lunch with Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry on X, posting a photo with his wife Yuko.
- Kishida referenced their prior bilateral work, including the Japan–Canada Action Plan, and said he was pleased to maintain the friendship.
- Trudeau thanked the Kishidas for their hospitality and highlighted Kishida’s commitment to a rules-based international order.
- Coverage notes Perry’s debut in a political setting alongside Trudeau during her tour, following earlier appearances together in Paris and now Tokyo.
- Reporters emphasize the symbolic nature of the meeting with no new policy announcements, framing it as a blend of personal ties, celebrity presence, and post-office diplomacy.