阿部貴晃 TAKAAKI ABE

Freelance Journalist | Washington, D.C.

Portrait of Takaaki Abe, Japanese journalist based in Washington, D.C.

ワシントンD.C.在住25年以上、米政治と日米関係を取材する日本人ジャーナリスト
Japanese journalist based in Washington, D.C., with over 25 years of experience
covering U.S. politics and U.S.–Japan relations

ブッシュ、オバマ、トランプ、バイデン政権を取材
ホワイトハウスの代表記者としてオバマ、トランプ、バイデンの3政権を担当
日本メディア向けに、日本語・英語での記事執筆、リサーチ、メディアコーディネートを提供
Reported on the administrations of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden
Served as a White House pool reporter for the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations
Providing Japanese media with writing, research, and media coordination services in both Japanese and English

© Takaaki Abe 2026 | 2026年3月更新 | Last updated on March 2026

Takaaki Abe in the White House press briefing room, Washington, D.C.

ワシントンD.C.在住ジャーナリスト。
秋田県出身。ミシガン州立大学で国際関係学を専攻。
卒業後、ホテル業界での勤務を経て再渡米し、ジョージ・ワシントン大学エリオット国際関係大学院を修了。在学中はユースホステルで生活し、世界各国の人々との交流を通じて多様な視点に触れる。
大学院修了後、日系メディアのワシントン支局に20年以上勤務。外交・安全保障を中心に国際報道に携わり、取材・執筆、政府高官への英語インタビュー、現場でのプロデューサー業務、撮影、大規模取材のロジスティクスなど幅広く担当した。
2025年4月に独立。現在はフリージャーナリストとして、日米関係、米国政治・社会、国際情勢を中心に記事執筆、リサーチ、メディアコーディネートを行う。日英両言語で対応。Japanese Journalist Based in Washington, D.C.
Born in Akita, Japan, I majored in International Relations at Michigan State University.
After working in the hospitality industry in Japan, I returned to the United States to pursue graduate studies at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. During this period, living in a youth hostel allowed me to engage daily with people from diverse backgrounds and broaden my global perspective.
After earning my master’s degree, I spent more than 20 years at the Washington bureau of a major Japanese media organization.
Focusing on diplomacy and national security, I covered international affairs, conducted interviews in English with senior government officials, produced on-site reporting, handled filming, and coordinated logistics for large-scale news coverage.
In April 2025, I became an independent journalist. I specialize in U.S.–Japan relations, U.S. politics and society, and global affairs, providing reporting, research, and media coordination services in both Japanese and English.

★2026年3月8日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。アメリカのイラン攻撃の目的や理由、正当性について分析しました。
Published on March 8, 2026
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. This piece analyzes the reasons and justification of the U.S. attack on Iran.

★2026年2月20日発売
通訳・翻訳分野の専門誌『通訳翻訳ジャーナル』2026年春号に、取材・執筆したインタビュー記事が掲載されました。
元ホワイトハウス日本語通訳者のポール・ハーシー氏に、日本語通訳者になるまでの歩みや、国際政治の最前線で求められる姿勢、徹底した準備、そして心理面の重要性についてお話を伺いました。
Published on February 20, 2026
An interview article I reported and wrote appears in the Spring 2026 issue of Tsuyaku Honyaku Journal (Interpreter & Translator Journal), a leading Japanese quarterly magazine specializing in interpreting and translation.
I interviewed Paul Hersey, a former Japanese-language interpreter at the White House, about his path to becoming an interpreter, the professional standards required in high-level diplomatic settings, and the critical importance of preparation and psychological readiness in assignments that can shape international affairs.

★2026年2月5日公開
マイナビニュースの連載「海外発・ニッポン新発見」に記事が掲載されました。ワシントンDCの文房具店を取材し、なぜ日本の文房具が人気なのかを分析しました。単なる筆記具ではなく、「考えを整えるための道具」「マインドフルネスのツール」として選ばれている点が特に印象的でした。
Published on February 5, 2026
My analysis article was published in the Mynavi News serialized column “Japan's New Discoveries from Overseas.” It explores why Japanese stationery is gaining popularity in Washington, DC. Drawing on visits to local stationery stores, including Jenni Bick, which houses one of the city’s largest notebook and journal collections, I found that Japanese stationery is valued not only as writing instruments but also as tools for mindfulness and reflection.

★2026年1月28日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。アメリカによるベネズエラ攻撃が、台湾有事の可能性にどのような影響を与えるのかについて、AEIのダン・ブルーメンソール上級研究員の見解などを踏まえて分析しました。
Published on January 28, 2026
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. It explores how the U.S. attack on Venezuela could influence the risk of a Taiwan contingency, incorporating insights from expert Dan Blumenthal.

★2026年1月20日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。軍事的にアメリカがグリーンランドを90分で制圧できるシナリオと、ベネズエラ動乱で浮かぶアメリカの裏庭戦略の本気度を、ダートマス大学のマリソル・マドックス上級研究員の見解などを含め分析しました。
Published on January 20, 2026
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. Drawing on insights from Dartmouth Senior Fellow Marisol Maddox, it examines a scenario in which the U.S. could seize Greenland in 90 minutes from a military perspective, and also assesses the seriousness of America’s “backyard strategy” revealed by the Venezuelan unrest.

★2025年12月24日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、インタビュー記事が掲載されました。現在、トランプ政権で東アジア・太平洋担当の国務次官補を務めるマイケル・デソンブレ氏に、日米関係の現状と今後について書面インタビューを行いました。
Published on December 24, 2025
An exclusive written interview I conducted with Michael DeSombre, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, was published on Toyo Keizai Online. The discussion focused on the current state and future of U.S.–Japan relations.

★2025年8月19日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。トランプ大統領のノーベル平和賞受賞が難しい理由について、独自取材をもとに分析しました。
Published on August 19, 2025
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. Drawing on original reporting, it examines the reasons why President Trump encountered significant obstacles to being considered for the Nobel Peace Prize.

★2025年8月30日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。アメリカの首都ワシントンD.C.の現地取材をもとに、トランプ大統領による緊急事態宣言と治安対策の影響を分析しました。
Published on August 30, 2025
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. Drawing on on-the-ground reporting from Washington, D.C., it examines the impact of President Trump’s emergency declaration and related security measures.

★2025年8月21日公開
プレジデントオンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。トランプ政権閣僚のトランプ大統領へのゴマすり発言の影響について、必ずしもネガティブだけではない点を分析しました。
Published on August 21, 2025
My analysis article was published on President Online. It examines how flattery from Trump administration officials directed at President Trump affected the administration, and notes that the impact was not necessarily negative.

★2025年6月16日公開
プレジデントオンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。日本で注目を浴びた記者の質問力について、ホワイトハウス担当記者への取材と、ホワイトハウス取材歴20年の自身の経験を合わせて分析しました。
Published on June 16, 2025
My analysis article was published on President Online. It examines the questioning skills of journalists that gained attention in Japan, drawing on interviews with White House correspondents and my 20 years of experience reporting on the White House.

★2025年12月3日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、インタビュー記事が掲載されました。日米関係専門家で元米政府高官のグレン・フクシマ氏に、日米関係の今と今後について取材しました。
Published on December 3, 2025
An exclusive interview I conducted with Glen S. Fukushima, a U.S.–Japan relations expert and former U.S. government official, was published on Toyo Keizai Online. He offered his insights on the current state and future of U.S.–Japan relations.

★2025年10月3日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。米政府高官への単独取材を通じて、日米関係と日本の次期首相に対する米側の期待について分析しました。
Published on October 3, 2025
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. Based on an exclusive interview with a senior U.S. official, it analyzes U.S.–Japan relations and Washington’s expectations for Japan’s next prime minister.

★2025年9月14日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。石破首相が日米関税交渉中に辞任していた場合の影響について分析しました。
Published on September 14, 2025
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. It examines the potential implications had Prime Minister Ishiba stepped down during U.S.–Japan trade negotiations.

★2025年12月8日公開
世界100か国以上に在住する日本人ライターが所属する団体「海外書き人クラブ」の公式ブログ「世界のコトなら」にて、ワシントンDC郊外のローカルフードについて執筆しました。
現在DC在住、または元在住の日本人にはおなじみの、エデンセンターとフォー75を取り上げています。
Published on December 8, 2025
For Sekai no Kotonara, the official blog of the Kaigai Kakibito Club (International Japanese Writers’ Club), I wrote about local food in the Washington, D.C. area. The piece highlights two well-known spots among the Japanese community in the region: Eden Center and Pho 75.

★2026年3月8日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。アメリカのイラン攻撃の目的や理由、正当性について分析しました。
Published on March 8, 2026
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. This piece analyzes the reasons and justification of the U.S. attack on Iran.

★2026年1月28日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。アメリカによるベネズエラ攻撃が、台湾有事の可能性にどのような影響を与えるのかについて、AEIのダン・ブルーメンソール上級研究員の見解などを踏まえて分析しました。
Published on January 28, 2026
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. It explores how the U.S. attack on Venezuela could influence the risk of a Taiwan contingency, incorporating insights from expert Dan Blumenthal.

★2026年1月20日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。軍事的にアメリカがグリーンランドを90分で制圧できるシナリオと、ベネズエラ動乱で浮かぶアメリカの裏庭戦略の本気度を、ダートマス大学のマリソル・マドックス上級研究員の見解などを含め分析しました。
Published on January 20, 2026
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. Drawing on insights from Dartmouth Senior Fellow Marisol Maddox, it examines a scenario in which the U.S. could seize Greenland in 90 minutes from a military perspective, and also assesses the seriousness of America’s “backyard strategy” revealed by the Venezuelan unrest.

★2025年12月24日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、インタビュー記事が掲載されました。現在、トランプ政権で東アジア・太平洋担当の国務次官補を務めるマイケル・デソンブレ氏に、日米関係の現状と今後について書面インタビューを行いました。
Published on December 24, 2025
An exclusive written interview I conducted with Michael DeSombre, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, was published on Toyo Keizai Online. The discussion focused on the current state and future of U.S.–Japan relations.

★2025年12月3日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、インタビュー記事が掲載されました。日米関係専門家で元米政府高官のグレン・フクシマ氏に、日米関係の今と今後について取材しました。
Published on December 3, 2025
An exclusive interview I conducted with Glen S. Fukushima, a U.S.–Japan relations expert and former U.S. government official, was published on Toyo Keizai Online. He offered his insights on the current state and future of U.S.–Japan relations.

★2025年10月3日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。米政府高官への単独取材を通じて、日米関係と日本の次期首相に対する米側の期待について分析しました。
Published on October 3, 2025
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. Based on an exclusive interview with a senior U.S. official, it analyzes U.S.–Japan relations and Washington’s expectations for Japan’s next prime minister.

★2025年9月14日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。石破首相が日米関税交渉中に辞任していた場合の影響について分析しました。
Published on September 14, 2025
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. It examines the potential implications had Prime Minister Ishiba stepped down during U.S.–Japan trade negotiations.

★2025年8月30日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。アメリカの首都ワシントンD.C.の現地取材をもとに、トランプ大統領による緊急事態宣言と治安対策の影響を分析しました。
Published on August 30, 2025
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. Drawing on on-the-ground reporting from Washington, D.C., it examines the impact of President Trump’s emergency declaration and related security measures.

★2025年8月19日公開
東洋経済オンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。トランプ大統領のノーベル平和賞受賞が難しい理由について、独自取材をもとに分析しました。
Published on August 19, 2025
My analysis article was published on Toyo Keizai Online. Drawing on original reporting, it examines the reasons why President Trump encountered significant obstacles to being considered for the Nobel Peace Prize.

★2025年12月15日発売
『週刊東洋経済』（2025年12月20日号）に、日米関係の専門家で元米政府高官のグレン・S・フクシマ氏へのインタビュー記事が掲載されました。記事はもともと東洋経済オンラインに寄稿したもので、雑誌向けに改訂されたものです。フクシマ氏に日米関係の今と今後について取材しました。
Published on December 15, 2025
An interview article I conducted with Glen S. Fukushima, a U.S.–Japan relations expert and former U.S. government official, was published in the Weekly Toyo Keizai December 20, 2025 issue. The article, originally written for Toyo Keizai Online, was updated for the magazine. He offered his insights on the current state and future of U.S.–Japan relations.

★2025年8月21日公開
プレジデントオンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。トランプ政権閣僚のトランプ大統領へのゴマすり発言の影響について、必ずしもネガティブだけではない点を分析しました。
Published on August 21, 2025
My analysis article was published on President Online. It examines how flattery from Trump administration officials directed at President Trump affected the administration, and notes that the impact was not necessarily negative.

★2025年6月16日公開
プレジデントオンラインに、分析記事が掲載されました。日本で注目を浴びた記者の質問力について、ホワイトハウス担当記者への取材と、ホワイトハウス取材歴20年の自身の経験を合わせて分析しました。
Published on June 16, 2025
My analysis article was published on President Online. It examines the questioning skills of journalists that gained attention in Japan, drawing on interviews with White House correspondents and my 20 years of experience reporting on the White House.

★2025年5月14日公開
プレジデントオンラインに、記事が掲載されました。アメリカでは大統領・政権が変わる度に政策や方針も大きく変わる中、変化に適応して働き続ける連邦政府職員の実態に焦点を当てました。
Published on May 14, 2025
My article was published on President Online. It focuses on federal government employees who continue to work and adapt to major policy and administrative changes under each U.S. presidential administration.

★2026年2月20日発売
通訳・翻訳分野の専門誌『通訳翻訳ジャーナル』2026年春号に、取材・執筆したインタビュー記事が掲載されました。
元ホワイトハウス日本語通訳者のポール・ハーシー氏に、日本語通訳者になるまでの歩みや、国際政治の最前線で求められる姿勢、徹底した準備、そして心理面の重要性についてお話を伺いました。
Published on February 20, 2026
An interview article I reported and wrote appears in the Spring 2026 issue of Tsuyaku Honyaku Journal (Interpreter & Translator Journal), a leading Japanese quarterly magazine specializing in interpreting and translation.
I interviewed Paul Hersey, a former Japanese-language interpreter at the White House, about his path to becoming an interpreter, the professional standards required in high-level diplomatic settings, and the critical importance of preparation and psychological readiness in assignments that can shape international affairs.

★2026年2月5日公開
マイナビニュースの連載「海外発・ニッポン新発見」に記事が掲載されました。ワシントンDCの文房具店を取材し、なぜ日本の文房具が人気なのかを分析しました。単なる筆記具ではなく、「考えを整えるための道具」「マインドフルネスのツール」として選ばれている点が特に印象的でした。
Published on February 5, 2026
My analysis article was published in the Mynavi News serialized column “Japan's New Discoveries from Overseas.” It explores why Japanese stationery is gaining popularity in Washington, DC. Drawing on visits to local stationery stores, including Jenni Bick, which houses one of the city’s largest notebook and journal collections, I found that Japanese stationery is valued not only as writing instruments but also as tools for mindfulness and reflection.

★2025年12月8日公開
世界100か国以上に在住する日本人ライターが所属する団体「海外書き人クラブ」の公式ブログ「世界のコトなら」にて、ワシントンDC郊外のローカルフードについて執筆しました。
現在DC在住、または元在住の日本人にはおなじみの、エデンセンターとフォー75を取り上げています。
Published on December 8, 2025
For Sekai no Kotonara, the official blog of the Kaigai Kakibito Club (International Japanese Writers’ Club), I wrote about local food in the Washington, D.C. area. The piece highlights two well-known spots among the Japanese community in the region: Eden Center and Pho 75.

As the first Japanese White House pool reporter, I filed real-time English reports to over 500 journalists and senior U.S. officials.What are White House Pool Events?
These are restricted-access events attended by the President, First Lady, Vice President, or other senior officials, with only a dozen journalists allowed.What is a White House Pool Reporter?
A small team of about 13 journalists, photographers, and technicians covers the event on behalf of the entire press corps.My Experience
I was assigned as a pool reporter 13 times across the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations.
• Print Pool Reporter: Responsible for writing and distributing the main real-time report.
• Foreign Pool Reporter: Focused on the words and actions of foreign dignitaries when they meet the U.S. President.It was an honor to represent the White House press corps and provide timely, accurate reporting from these historic events.日本人初のホワイトハウス・プールリポーターとして、英語でリアルタイムのプールリポート（報道記録）を500人以上のジャーナリストや米政府高官に配信しました。ホワイトハウス・プールイベントとは？
大統領やファーストレディ、副大統領などが出席する、限られたジャーナリストしか入れない行事です。ホワイトハウス・プールリポーターとは？
約13名の記者、フォトグラファー、テレビクルーで構成され、全記者団を代表して取材を行います。実績
オバマ、トランプ、バイデン政権で、プールリポーターに13回選ばれました。
• プリント・プールリポーター: プールリポート（報道記録）の作成・配信を担当
• フォーリン・プールリポーター: 米大統領が外国首脳と会う際、外国首脳の言動を中心にリポートを作成・配信ホワイトハウス記者団を代表して取材できたことは光栄であり、歴史的な行事を正確に伝える責任を全うできたことを誇りに思っています。

Obama Administration オバマ政権

Pool reports before 2021 have not yet been released in the University of Maryland Libraries' Pool Reports Collection.
2021年以前のプールリポートは、メリーランド大学デジタル図書館のコレクションにはまだ公開されていません。

First Lady Michelle Obama Participates in Roundtable on International Girls’ Education at the White House
ミシェル・オバマ大統領夫人、ホワイトハウスで国際女子教育に関する円卓会議に出席

FLOTUS Foreign Pool Report on Thursday 5/22/14
2014年 5月 22日（木）配信ファーストレディ・フォーリンプールリポート
Subject: FLOTUS Foreign Pool Report on Thursday 5/22/14

This morning there was a discussion about international girls' education on 4th floor of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

Experts on this issue participated in the discussion, and there was a pooled spray at the top of the roundtable. First Lady, Michelle Obama, dropped by.

All of the participants were women except for one gentleman (not counting your pooler.)

Your pool was ushered into the room at 11:02 a.m.

Your foreign pool counted 18 people were there including Mrs. Obama and her chief of staff, Tina Tchen.

Mrs. Obama was on the opposite side of the table from your pool.

A transcript will be released by the White House, but some highlights are as follows;

Mrs. Obama started off by speaking on the tragic kidnappings in Nigeria.

According to the office of the First Lady, this was her third time talking about the kidnappings. The first time was when Mrs. Obama delivered her first solo weekly address on Saturday, May 10, in honor of Mother's Day.

She also talked about the kidnappings when she gave the commencement speech at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA also on Saturday, May 10. In addition, She posted a photo of herself captioned, "#BringBackOurGirls" on Instagram.

She said, "What has been going on in Nigeria is a tragic reminder of what young girls all over the world are facing trying to get education, now that we have the world's attention, we have to seize upon this moment and take the opportunity to really push to make some significant changes."

Next, Mrs. Obama underscored how important education is for millions of girls around the world who are not at school "not because they don't want to be school. It's because they don't have opportunity."

She said to the experts attending that countries are stronger when their women and girls are being educated.

"One of the things I tell kids here in the United States is I want to see them in their seats in class because every child in America has a school to go to, but that's not the case around the world."

She said we need to inspire kids in the United States to utilize and understand the privileges they have and not take it for granted, and to lift up this issue and figure out how to strategically change the lives of young girls.

Finally, she said to the experts attending that she wanted to hear their thoughts and their suggestions on how someone like her can use her platform effectively.

Your pool was ushered out at 11:05 a.m.

Have a great Thursday afternoon to all.

Taka Abe

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Takaaki Abe
Deputy Bureau Chief
Nippon Television Network
Washington DC News Bureau
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Biden Administration バイデン政権

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Participates in Tree Planting Ceremony with Mrs. Kishida Yuko at the White House
ジル・バイデン大統領夫人、ホワイトハウスで岸田裕子首相夫人と植樹式に出席

FLOTUS Pool Report 1 on Monday 4/17/23
2023年 4月 17日（月）配信ファーストレディ・プールリポート 1

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Subject: FLOTUS Pool Report #1 (4/17/23)-Greetings

Konnichiwa or hello from the White House.
My name is Taka Abe with Japan's Nippon Television. It’s my pleasure to be your FLOTUS print pool reporter this afternoon covering First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's tree planting ceremony with Mrs. Kishida Yuko, spouse of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, on the White House South Grounds.

As a reminder, in official documents, Japan changed the way Japanese names are written in English by placing the family name first, the same way they are written in Japanese. So Kishida is her family name, and Yuko is her fist name.

Dr. Biden and Mrs. Kishida will participate in a tree planting ceremony of a new cherry tree on the White House South Grounds in honor of the long standing friendship between the United States and Japan.

According to the office of the First Lady, the new sapling is a Yoshino cherry tree, which was propagated from a cutting of one of the existing cherry trees that was planted on the South Grounds in July, 2017. This tree may grow up to 40 feet tall in its lifespan. Across the White House Grounds, there are currently 23 cherry trees.

Dr. Biden will host Mrs. Kishida for a luncheon at the White House before the tree planting ceremony. It will be closed press.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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FLOTUS Pool Report 2 on Monday 4/17/23
2023年 4月 17日（月）配信ファーストレディ・プールリポート 2

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/01c1b7ce-e935-405e-a3cf-2894a5fd3dfd


Subject: FLOTUS Pool Report #2 (4/17/23)-Background information about Mrs. Kishida and her visit

*Who is Mrs. Kishida?

Mrs. Kishida Yuko was born on August 15, 1964 in Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture.

In 1987, she graduated from Tokyo Woman's Christian University, and joined Mazda Motor Corporation.

In 1988, she married Prime Minister Kishida Fumio when Mrs. Kishida was 24 years old and Prime Minister Kishida was 31.

The couple has three sons.

Mrs. Kishida doesn't talk about her daily life with Prime Minister Kishida a lot, but she has shared some stories in the past.

During an interview with a Japanese magazine, Mrs. Kishida said when she first saw her husband she knew he was the man she would probably marry.

When the couple appeared on Instagram Live, Mrs. Kishida revealed that their first date was the MAHARAJA, a legendary high-end disco in Roppongi, Tokyo.

*Why is Mrs. Kishida visiting the White House alone today?

According to the Japanese Government, this visit is at the invitation of Dr. Biden, and Mrs. Kishida is her guest of honor.

On January 13th, Prime Minister Kishida visited the White House to meet President Biden, but Mrs. Kishida didn't accompany with him, as Dr. Biden had just undergone surgery to remove a small lesion above her right eye two days before the visit, and was unable to meet with Mrs. Kishida.

According to a Japanese source, Dr. Biden proposed Mrs. Kishida's visit to the White House this month.

This is the first time that the spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan will make a solo trip to the United States at the invitation of the First Lady of the United States.

There are only several spouses of foreign leaders who have visited the White House to meet Dr. Biden at her invitation, including Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska.

*Mrs. Kishida's schedule

Yesterday, after arriving Washington, D.C. from Tokyo, Japan, Mrs. Kishida visited the National Cherry Blossom Festival and the National Museum of Asian Art. Today, after visiting the White House, Mrs. Kishida will visit Howard University to meet students who participated in the KAKEHASHI Project, a government funded grassroots exchange program. She will leave Washington, D.C. tomorrow on Tuesday, the 18th.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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FLOTUS Pool Report 3 on Monday 4/17/23
2023年 4月 17日（月）配信ファーストレディ・プールリポート 3

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Subject: FLOTUS Pool Report #3 (4/17/23)-Tree planting ceremony

Dr. Biden and Mrs. Kishida arrived at the tree planting ceremony site on the White House South Grounds near the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden at 1:34pm.

Dr. Biden wore a white dress with a floral pattern with a pink blazer. Mrs. Kishida wore a light pink sakura colored suit and a matching skirt, both commemorating the sakura cherry blossom tree planting with shades of pink in their fashion.

Dr. Biden made very brief remarks.

She said, "Yuko, welcome to the White House, welcome to the United States. The planting of this tree is a symbol of the friendship between our two nations forever and ever."

She joked "this is how you always plant a tree--in heels" afterward.

Dr. Biden and Mrs. Kishida used golden shovels and dumped shovelfuls of dirt around the tree.

They had a photo session in front of the tree and left without taking any questions at 1:36pm.

That's it from your FLOTUS print pool reporter covering the tree planting ceremony.

Have a great rest of your day.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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Obama Administration オバマ政権

Pool reports before 2021 have not yet been released in the University of Maryland Libraries' Pool Reports Collection.
2021年以前のプールリポートは、メリーランド大学デジタル図書館のコレクションにはまだ公開されていません。

President Obama Meets President Hu Jintao of China at White House
オバマ大統領、ホワイトハウスで中国の胡錦濤国家主席と会談

POTUS Foreign Pool Report on Wednesday 1/19/11
2011年 1月 19日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート
Subject: 1/19/2011 Foreign Press Pool Report 1

Wed Jan 19, 2011 Foreign Press Pool Report 1
Pool was led into the Oval Office at 09:52 am on my watch for a pool spray at the top of POTUS and Chinese President Hu meeting.
The spray was really quick.
When pool entered the room, President Hu was talking to the POTUS via translator, and heard POTUS say "Washington is quite far south," but it was hard to hear their conversation.
The foreign pool saw both presidents in the room, as well as Chinese officials standing near President Hu.
They took no questions, shook hands, and pool was ushered out at 9:52am, staying there about a minute or so.
It was my first pool duty, and saw lots of Chinese press, and it was kind of wild when entering the Oval Office, I thought.

Background:
*This is President Obama's 8th meeting with President Hu
1 Apr 1, 2009 (G20) in London
2 Sep 22, 2009 (UNGA) in New York
3 Nov 16, 2009 (State Visit) in Beijing, China
4 Nov 17, 2009 (State Visit) in Beijing, China
5 Apr 12, 2010 (Nuclear Security Summit) in Washington DC
6 June 26, 2010 (G20) in Toronto, Canada
7 Nov 11, 2010 (G20) in Seoul, South Korea

*Chinese President Hu is the 3rd foreign leader who has made an Official State visit during the Obama Administration.
1 Indian Prime Minister Singh (Nov 24, 2009)
2 Mexican President Felipe Calderon (May 19, 2010)

*Trade Relationship between the United States and China (Source: to Foreign Trade Statistics, US Census Bureau)
2010 US Exports: 81,758 million
US Imports: 334,142 million
Balance: -252,384 million
2009 US Exports: 69,497 million
US Imports: 296,374 million
Balance: -226,877 million
2008 US Exports: 69,733 million
US Imports: 337,773 million
Balance: -268,040 million
2007 US Exports: 62,937 million
US Imports: 321,443 million
Balance: -258,506 million

*Latest Poll (ABC News/Washington Post)
Q:Do you approve or disapprove of the way Obama is handling US relations with China?
1/13-16/2011 Approve:43% Disapprove:35% Unsure:23%
Q:Would you say you generally have a favorable or unfavorable impression of China?
1/13-16/2011 Favorable:42% Unfavorable:49% Unsure:9%
6/1998 Favorable:34% Unfavorable:52% Unsure:14%
Q:In terms of its overall relations with the US, do you think of China as a friendly country or an unfriendly country? If unfriendly, do you see China as an enemy of the US or just unfriendly?
1/13-16/2011 Friendly:47% Unfriendly:33% An enemy:11% In btwn friendly and unfriendly:4% Unsure:5%
4/5/2001 Friendly:28% Unfriendly:37% An enemy:20% In btwn friendly and unfriendly:8% Unsure:6%

Taka Abe
Nippon Television

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Trump Administration トランプ政権

Pool reports before 2021 have not yet been released in the University of Maryland Libraries' Pool Reports Collection.
2021年以前のプールリポートは、メリーランド大学デジタル図書館のコレクションにはまだ公開されていません。

President Trump Meets Prime Minister Abe at Mar-a-Lago in Florida
トランプ大統領、フロント州の自身の別荘「マールアラーゴ」で安倍首相と会談

POTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #1, 4/17/18 (FYI: Past Meetings between POTUS & PM Abe)

Good morning.
I’m your foreign pooler today.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Mrs. Akie Abe will arrive in West Palm Beach, FL early this afternoon, and stay until Thursday morning.

Last week a senior US administration official said that President Trump has met PM Abe more than any other world leader.

According to pool reports/official schedules/my notes, here are the past meetings and interactions between them.

2017
Friday Feb, 10
<White House>
Bilat, joint press conference, working lunch, and Marine One departure (together!)
<Joint Base Andrews>
Air Force One departure (together!)
<Florida>
Air Force One arrival at Palm Beach International Airport (yes, of course, together!)
Dinner at Mar-a-Lago

Saturday Feb, 11
<Florida>
Golf at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter
Golf at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach
Dinner at Mar-a-Lago
Joint press statement at Mar-a-Lago regarding a missile launch from North Korea

Friday May 26
<Taormina, Italy (G7)>
Bilat

Thursday July 6
<Hamburg, Germany (G20)>
Northeast Asia dinner (President Trump, Japanese PM Abe, and South Korean President Moon Jae-In)

Saturday July 8
<Hamburg, Germany (G20)>
Bilat

Thursday Sep, 21
<New York (UNGA)>
Working lunch (President Trump, Japanese PM Abe, and South Korean President Moon Jae-In)
Expanded meeting

Sunday Nov, 5
<Japan>
Lunch, golf, and dinner

Monday Nov, 6
<Japan>
Honor guard ceremony, working lunch, official photo, expanded meeting, meeting with families of North Korean abductees, joint press conference, and state banquet

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #2, 4/17/18 (PM Abe PBI Arrival)

According to a Japanese official, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s official plane landed at Palm Beach International Airport at 1:21PM.
He got off the airplane at 1:30PM.

Pool arrived at Mar-a-Lago at 1:30PM.
We are currently holding.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 3 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 3
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #3, 4/17/18 (PM Abe MAL Arrival)

Pool was ushered in one of the main entrances at 2:46PM.

A military honor cordon from Washington DC lined the both sides of the drive way.

POTUS came out at 2:57 PM, and stood at doors for a minute, then PM Abe’s vehicle arrived.

Both leaders shook hands, and ignored questions from pool and went inside.

1:1 bilat meeting between POTUS and PM Abe was supposed to be a closed press event, but pool was escorted inside from the entrance at 3PM.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 4 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 4
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #4, 4/17/18 (1:1 bilat)

You already have David Nakamura’s pool reports and official transcript, but…

Pool was ushered in 1:1 bilat at 3PM.

Both leaders took a seat on the sofa, and made some remarks.

POTUS said they will discuss about trade, military, security, etc.

PM Abe (spoke in Japanese) expressed appreciation for “Donald” who invited him to Mar-a-Lago again. He also said they will having an in-depth discussions mainly on two topics, North Korea and the economy.

POTUS said the possible meeting with Kim Jong-un will be probably in early June or a little before. He also mentioned they will play round of golf, if possible, tomorrow morning..
At the end, David Nakamura asked the location of the summit between POTUS and Kim Jong-un, and POTUS said “We‘re looking at five different locations.”
Pool was ushered out at 3:11PM.
I asked about the five locations to a US official afterward, but he simply said “I don’t know.”

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 5 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 5
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #5, 4/17/18 (Restricted bilat: Japanese Delegation List)

Yes, it’s pool report #5. I didn’t send pool report #4 yet.

According to a Japanese official, the Japanese delegation for restricted bilat is as follows:

(starting closest to PM Abe)

Yasutoshi Nishimura
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary

Shotaro Yachi
Secretary General of National Secretary Secretariat

Shinsuke Sugiyama
Ambassador to the United States of America

Takeo Mori
Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

Takaya Imai
Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 6A on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 6A
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #6, 4/17/18 (Official Timeline)

According to the Japanese side, here is the official timeline.

3PM-3:54PM:
1:1 bilat meeting

3:55PM-5:04PM:
Restricted bilat meeting

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 6B on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 6B
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #6, 4/17/18 (Restricted Bilat)

The Pool was ushered in again for the restricted bilat at 3:55PM.

Please check official transcript, but… at first, POTUS talked about the Japanese delegation, and he said:
“Thank you all for being here. I just want to say that your representatives look right out of a movie. You’re absolutely perfect. So I think that’s very nice. I’m very impressed. It’s great to have both of our representatives with us.”

Regarding the US-North Korea summit, he said the US has not picked up a site, but picked 5 sites.
He also said the US has started talking directly at extremely high levels.

PM Abe (in Japanese) said they already had a very in-depth discussion on North Korea and economic issues during the 1:1 bilat meeting.
He said on those two points, “We actually successfully forged a mutual understanding so I am very happy to see the outcome of 1:1 discussion.”

He also said major change in terms of North Korea’s behavior is because of unwavering conviction and determination from “Donald.”

PM Abe nodded his head when POTUS said he would bring up abductee issues to Kim Jong-un when he will meet.
PM Abe (in Japanese) said he was very grateful.

Pool was ushered out at 4:10PM.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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Nippon Television Network
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 7 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 7
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #7, 4/17/18 (WaPo Pompeo met Kim Jong Un over Easter weekend)

From Sarah Sanders:

In response to inquiries:
“The administration does not comment on the CIA Director’s travel.”
POTUS Foreign Pool Report 8 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 8
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #8, 4/17/18 (Friendship Walk)

Your foreign pool saw huge 5 HMI lights. A Japanese videographer told me that those must be the biggest size of HMI lights.

At about 7:17PM, both leaders and their spouses walked along the greens of the estate.

POTUS held hands with FLOTUS while walking.

They stopped walking for a photo op, and POTUS spoke quick remarks.

“We’re getting a lot of things done. A lot of great things between our two countries. Thank you for being here. We appreciate it.”

At the end of the walking, POTUS was asked several questions.

Q: Have you guys discussed about tariffs yet?
A: We will.

Q: Have you been speaking directly with Kim? Have you been speaking directly with him?
A: Yes.

Later Sarah Sanders sent the following statement.
In regards to talks with Leader Kim Jong Un:

“The President said the administration has had talks at the highest levels and added that they were not with him directly.”

A Japanese reporter (in Japanese) asked PM Abe about visiting Mar-a-Lago again, and he said (in Japanese) “TANOSHINDE MASUYO (I’m enjoying it).”

The pool was escorted to the next event at 7:21PM.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 9 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 9
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #9, 4/17/18 (Dinner)

The Pool was ushered in for a dinner pool spray at 7:23PM.

Both leaders and spouse sat down at the same table.

POTUS was asked again if he has been talking directly with Kim Jong-un.
His answers were

“We've had talks at the highest level”
“Let's leave it short of that. We've had talks at the highest level. It's going well. We'll see what happens.”

It was a very quick spray.

White House announced a travel/photo lid to the pool at 8:06PM.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 10 on Tuesday 4/17/18
2018年 4月 17日（火）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 10
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #10, 4/17/18 (Final)

The pool left Mar-a-Lago at 8:15PM, and arrived the hotel poolers are staying at 8:30PM.

That’s it from your foreign pool.

It was my honor to report on the POTUS-PM Abe meetings from Mar-a-Lago

ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITA

Taka Abe

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President Trump Travels to Tokyo, Japan
トランプ大統領、東京訪問

POTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Saturday 5/25/19
2019年 5月 25日（土）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #1, 5/25/19 (Greetings from Tokyo, Japan)

Konnichiwa from Haneda International Airport where it’s 86 ºF (or 30 ºC), unseasonably high temperature for this time of year.

It’s my pleasure to be your foreign pool reporter today as a Japanese journalist covering the White House.

While waiting for AF1’s arrival here, I would like to share some background information about President Trump’s visit to Japan.

This is his 2nd visit to Japan as the President, and his first state visit.

President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Abe have held more than 40 talks (including phone calls) since President Trump’s inauguration.

3 meetings in 3 months!

Since President Trump said that he will be going to the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Abe will have met every month between April and June.

April (Washington DC and Virginia, USA):
4/26:Bilat, Restricted Bilat, Expanded Bilat, and Dinner at the White House
According to the Government of Japan, the meetings cumulatively lasted about 105 minutes (Bilat 45 min, Restricted Bilat 25 min, and Expanded Bilat 35 min)
President Trump, Mrs. Trump, Prime Minister Abe & Mrs. Abe had dinner to celebrate Mrs. Trump’s birthday.

4/27 Golf at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia
According to pool reports, both leaders stayed at the club for about 5 and a half hours.

May (Tokyo, Japan):
This is a state visit for President Trump and the First Lady, Mrs. Melania Trump. They will be the first state dignitaries to meet Japan’s new emperor since his enthronement on May 1, 2019. President Trump is expected to make a state call with Emperor Naruhito, meet PM Abe, and participate in a state banquet.
During the visit, he is also expected to attend the final day of a sumo wrestling tournament.

June (Osaka, Japan):
President Trump is planning to participate in the G20 Summit. This will be first G20 in Japan.

While he was in Japan last time…

President Trump’s first visit was in November, 2017, and it was an official visit (NOT a state visit).
He arrived at Yokota Air Base (NOT Haneda International Airport), and made remarks to service members.
He played golf with PM Abe and professional golfer, Mr. Hideki Matsuyama.
He also had dinner with the First Lady, PM Abe and Mrs. Abe at Ginza Ukai Tei. According to a pool report, they had Hokkaido scallop and Tajima beef steak.
President Trump and the First Lady made a state call with then Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
The President and the First Lady also met with families of North Korean abductees and participate in a state banquet.

New era

Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne after his father’s abdication. It was the first time in more than 200 years a Japanese emperor stepped down.
Japan renames their era when there is a new emperor. Accordingly, when Emperor Naruhito formally ascended to the throne, new era, Reiwa, began.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Saturday 5/25/19
2019年 5月 25日（土）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #2, 5/25/19 (Airport Greeters)

From the White House:

The President and First Lady are met by:

H.E. Taro Kono
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mrs. Kaori Kono
Spouse of H.E. Taro Kono

Ambassador William F. Hagerty
United States Ambassador to Japan

Lt Gen Kevin B. Schneider
Commander of the United States Forces Japan

Mr. Kiminori Iwama
Head of the Suite of Honor, Ambassador, Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mrs. Tomomi Iwama
Member of the Suite of Honor, Spouse of Mr. Kiminori Iwama

H.E. Shinsuke Sugiyama
Japanese Ambassador to the United States

Mrs. Yoko Sugiyama
Member of the Suite of Honor, Spouse of H.E. Shinsuke Sugiyama

Mr. Kazuhiro Suzuki
Member of the Suite of Honor, Director-General, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Makoto Hayashi
Member of the Suite of Honor, Director, First North American Division, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
POTUS Foreign Pool Report 3 on Saturday 5/25/19
2019年 5月 25日（土）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 3
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #3, 5/25/19 (AF1 Arrival)

Air Force One was wheels down at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan at 4:58pm local time (3:58am in Washington) .

POTUS and FLOTUS deplaned at 5:19pm.
They didn’t talk to the pool.

We are rolling at 5:22pm.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 4 on Saturday 5/25/19
2019年 5月 25日（土）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 4
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #4, 5/25/19 (Ambassador’s residence arrival)

Motorcade arrived at US Ambassador’s residence at 5:46pm local time where POTUS and FLOTUS will participate in a reception with Japanese business leaders.
The Pool was ushered in for the event at 5:48pm.

Waiting for POTUS now.
POTUS Foreign Pool Report 5 on Saturday 5/25/19
2019年 5月 25日（土）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 5
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #5, 5/25/19 (Reception with Japanese business leaders)

Please check official transcript, but his remarks about US-Japan relations are….

at first POTUS talked about alliance between US and Japan is strong and relationship with PM Abe is very special.
He said “relationship with Japan never been closer,”

With regarding trade talks with Japan, he said that US and Japan are hard at work negotiating a bilat trade agreement which is benefit for both countries, and Japan has had a substantial edge for many years, but it’s okay, getting it a little more fair.

He said he hopes to address trade balance, and remove barriers exports. The deal will ensure fairness and reciprocity in US-Japan relationships.

POTUS also mentioned Toyota’s investments in the US and Softbank and DENSO.

POTUS said he hopes economic ties between US and Japan continue to grow deeper and stronger in the new REIWA era.

With regarding trade negotiations with China, he also said that it seems working quite well.

We are rolling at 6:52pm.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 6 on Saturday 5/25/19
2019年 5月 25日配信（土） 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 6
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #6, 5/25/19 (RON arrival)

The motorcade departed the US Ambassador’s residence at 6:52pm local time and arrived at RON at 7:01pm.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 7 on Saturday 5/25/19
2019年 5月 25日（土）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 7
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #7 5/25/19 (RON Lid)

We have a travel/photo lid at 7:03pm.

That’s it from your foreign pool reporter, as POTUS’ first of four days visit in Japan concludes.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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President Trump Travels to Osaka, Japan
トランプ大統領、大阪訪問

POTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Thursday 6/27/19
2019年 6月 27日（木）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #1, 6/27/19 (Greetings from Osaka, Japan)

Konbanwa (or good evening) from the Osaka International (Itami) Airport where it's been raining all day. There is a tropical cyclone approaching here...My shoes got soaked.

It’s my pleasure once again to be your foreign pool reporter here as a Japanese journalist covering the White House.

While waiting for AF1’s arrival here, I would like to share some background information about the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit.

This is first G20 in Japan.
According to the summit website, main themes are global economy, trade and investment, innovation, environment and energy, employment, women's empowerment, development, and health.

According to the website and other sources, the list of G20 members and expected participants are below.
Argentina: President Macri
Australia: Prime Minister Morrison
Brazil: President Bolsonaro
Canada: Prime Minister Trudeau
China: President Xi

France: President Macron

Germany: Chancellor Merkel
India: Prime Minister Modi
Indonesia: President Joko
Italy: Prime Minister Conte
Japan: Prime Minister Abe
Mexico: Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ebrard
Republic of Korea: President Moon

Republic of South Africa: President Ramaphosa
Russia: President Putin
Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed
Turkey: President Erdogan
United Kingdom: Prime Minister May
United States of America: President Trump
European Union: President Tusk (European Council) and President Juncker (European Commission)

The list of invited guest countries/international organizations and expected participants are below.
Netherlands: Prime Minister Rutte
Singapore: Prime Minister Lee
Spain: President Sanchez
Vietnam: Prime Minister Phuc
ASEAN President (Thailand): Prime Minister Prayut
AU President (Egypt): President el-Sisi
Chile (APEC President): President Pinera

Senegal (NEPAD President): President Sall
United Nations (UN): Secretary-General Guterres
International Monetary Fund (IMF): Managing Director Lagarde
World Bank: President Malpass

World Trade Organization (WTO): Director-General Azevedo
International Labour Organization (ILO): Directror-General Ryder
Financial Stability Board (FSB): Chair Quarles
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): Secretary-General Gurria
Asian Development Bank (ADB): President Nakao
World Health Organization (WHO): (can't confirm the participant at this time)

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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Takaaki Abe
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Thursday 6/27/19
2019年 6月 27日（木）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #2, 6/27/19 (Info on Bilat Meetings)

Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley already outlined bilat/trilat meetings per a print pool report by Alex Leary.

POTUS will attend a number of meetings with 9 world leaders while in Osaka, including Prime Minister Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Abe of Japan, Prime Minister Modi of India, Chancellor Merkel of Germany, President Putin of Russia, President Bolsonaro from Brazil, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, President Xi of China, and President Erdogan of Turkey.

As a leader of the host nation, Prime Minister Abe of Japan will also conduct a number of meetings with world leaders. As of now, he is expected to meet with leaders from France, EU, Senegal, India, Argentina, Australia, China, the United States, the UN, Thailand, South Africa, Brazil, Russia, Vietnam, and Turkey.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 3 on Thursday 6/27/19
2019年 6月 27日（木）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 3
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #3, 6/27/19 (AF1 Arrival)

Air Force One was wheels down at the Osaka International (Itami) Airport in Japan at 6:43pm local time (5:43am in Washington, D.C.)

This is his 2nd visit to Japan in a month.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 5 on Thursday 6/27/19
2019年 6月 27日（木）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 5
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #5, 6/27/19 (Some background on PM Morrison)

We are on the way to the RON (Remain Over Night) where POTUS will have a working bilateral dinner with Prime Minister Morrison of Australia.

According to the government of Australia, PM Morrison was sworn in as Australia's 30th Prime Minister on August 18, 2018.

The 2019 Australian federal election was held on May 18th. A number of Australian media reported that the results stood in stark contrast to pre-election polls, and it was miracle election win.

After the elections, on his victory speech, PM Morrison even said he always believed in miracles and these were the quiet Australians who won a great victory tonight, according to the PM's website.

Prior to departing for Osaka, when asked what his message will be when he meets with President Trump and Chinese President Xi, PM Morrison talked about the importance of US and China coming to the table and recognizing that there are some genuine issues. He said, "It's not the G2, it’s the G20 and for those two nations to create a context for a broader global prosperity of which they will be key beneficiaries. They will benefit more than anyone, anyone by the global economy getting stronger."

Regarding to the US-China relationships, Prime Minister Morrison said that it may take longer than we hoped, but as long as we are always making progress then that is cause for optimism.

>https://www.pm.gov.au/media/asialink-bloomberg-qa<

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 6 on Thursday 6/27/19
2019年 6月 27日（木）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 6
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #6, 6/27/19 (RON Arrival)

Motorcade arrived at the RON at 7:24pm local time. We are waiting for a pooled spray of the working dinner between POTUS and PM Morrison of Australia.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 7 on Thursday 6/27/19
2019年 6月 27日（木）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 7
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report 7, 6/27/19 (Bilateral Dinner Spray)

The pool was ushered in for the sprat at 7:59pm and ushered out at 8:02pm local time.

Please check official transcript, but here is some highlights from both leaders.

POTUS said congrats on PM Morrison's tremendous and fantastic victory which he said didn't surprise him.
PM Morrison said there is no better, stronger, or deeper relationship than US-Australia relationship.
POTUS took several questions from Australian press.
Q: Going to Melbourne for the President's Cup?
A: I would like to. It might not be easy, but I would like to. That's a big deal.
Q: America first is for many allies sometimes seems America alone? or countries like Japan and Australia, for example trade?
A: We've been very good to our allies. We work with our allies. We take care of allies. Generally speaking I've inherited have massive trade deficit with our allies, and we even help allies militarily.
We do look at ourselves more positively than ever before.
We have a little bit trade deal going, and worked out very well for both of us, especially when it comes to great allies, Australia would be right there.
POTUS and PM Morrison didn't answer any questions from US side including your foreign pool reporter.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 8 on Thursday 6/27/19
2019年 6月 27日（木）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 8
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #8, 6/27/19 (Lid)

We have a travel/photo lid at 9:29pm local time. That's it from your foreign pool reporter, as POTUS's first day in Osaka concludes.
POTUS will have very busy schedule in Japan and South Korea over the next 3 days.
Have a good night in Osaka to all.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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Bide Administration バイデン政権

President Biden Meets Prime Minister Suga at White House
バイデン大統領、ホワイトハウスで菅首相と会談

POTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Friday 4/16/21
2021年 4月 16日（金）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/bbdf9bad-1703-45df-b15d-6056126e7c3a


Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #1 (4/16/21)-PM Suga's schedule

Good morning or Ohayo Gozaimasu. It's a beautiful day at the White House.

My name is Taka Abe with Japan's Nippon Television. It’s my pleasure to be your foreign pool reporter today as a Japanese journalist who has covered the White House since the George W. Bush administration. Today, Prime Minister Suga makes an official working visit.

According to Japanese and US government announcements and sources, here are parts of his known schedule.
Yesterday, Thursday April 15
Prime Minister Suga departed Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan around 7am ET (8pm LT).
He arrived at Joint Base Andrews around 8 pm, overnighting at Blair House.

Today, Friday April 16
Prime Minister Suga had a breakfast meeting with former Ambassador Caroline Kennedy at 8am, and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery at 9:30am.
He will meet Vice President Harris in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office at 11am.
He will meet with President Biden at the Oval Office at 1:30pm (closed press), and participate in an expanded bilat meeting in State Dining Room at 2:30pm.
Both leaders will hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden at 4:15pm.
Prime Minister Suga will participate in a CSIS Webinar and will deliver remarks on his vision for the Japan-U.S. Alliance at 6pm.
https://www.csis.org/events/my-vision-japan-us-alliance

Tomorrow, Friday April 17
In the morning, Prime Minister Suga will depart Joint Base Andrews en route to Japan.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Friday 4/16/21
2021年 4月 16日（金）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #2 (4/16/21)-Background information

First, I would like to correct my 1st foreign pool report. Yes, tomorrow is Saturday. It is Tomorrow, Saturday April 17, NOT Friday, April 17....

While waiting for Japanese Prime Minister Suga's arrival here, I would like to share some background information about his visit to the White House.

<Who is Yoshihide Suga?>
Mr. Yoshihide Suga, who is 72 years young, was born on Dec 6, 1948 to a family of strawberry farmers in rural Akita Prefecture, in the northern part of Japan. (For the record, your foreign pool reporter was also born in the same prefecture!)

Mr. Suga has a black belt in Karate. He likes sweets, and doesn't drink.
Speaking of his eating habit, he lost about 30 pounds by going on a morning soup curry diet almost 10 years ago.

Mr. Suga was the chief cabinet secretary under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for almost 8 years from Dec 2012-Sep 2020, and became the longest-serving chief cabinet secretary in the country. The main jobs of the chief cabinet secretary are to serve as the chief spokesperson of the government, usually holding press briefings twice a day, and to coordinate policies among the ministries and agencies. Mr. Suga specifically focused on domestic issues during his tenure.

He held his regular press briefings more than 3,200 times while serving the chief cabinet secretary. He had a famous morning routine, waking up at 5am, doing 100 sit-ups, and going for a 40 min walk.

When Mr. Suga visited Washington on May 2019, he enjoyed a morning walk around the White House. His favorite book is "It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership" by Colin Powell and Tony Koltz which has become a bestseller in Japan after Mr. Suga mentioned that he drew inspiration and guidance from it during his time as chief cabinet secretary.
Mr. Suga became Japan's 99th Prime Minister on September 16th, 2020 succeeding Mr. Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving prime minister in the country. Prime Minister Suga continues his morning walk routine.

<Official working visit to US during the COVID-19 pandemic>
Prime Minister Suga received 2 shots of the Pfizer vaccine on March 16 and April 6 respectively in Tokyo.
Neither his wife, Mariko, nor any cabinet members are on the trip with him.
According to Japanese sources, the size of the delegation accompanying Prime Minister Suga is around 80, a little bit smaller than usual. All delegation members including journalists have received 2 shots of the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the trip.

<PM Suga's past engagements with President Biden>
Prime Minister Suga had a congratulatory phone call with President-elect Biden on Nov 11, 2020 (ET)
Prime Minister Suga had a phone call with President Biden on Jan 27.
Both leaders participated in G7 Leaders' video conference on Feb 19.
They also participated in the first-ever Quad leaders summit via video conference along with Prime Minister Morrison of Australia and Prime Minister Modi of India on March 12.

<Has President Biden visited Japan?>
He visited Japan in Jan, 1979 as a Senator, and then in Aug 2011 and Dec 2013 as the Vice President.

<Some firsts achieved in and around this visit>
Today President Biden hosts Prime Minister Suga at the White House for an official working visit. This is President Biden's first in-person meeting with a foreign leader, and as the White House says, it reflects the importance of the bilateral relationship and the friendship with the Japanese people.
This is Prime Minister Suga's first time meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris.
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also visited Japan last month. It was their first foreign trip and first in-person talks with foreign counterparts.
President Obama also hosted Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at the White House on Feb 24, 2009 as his first meeting with a foreign leader.

Best regards,
Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 3 on Friday 4/16/21
2021年 4月 16日（金）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 3

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/5c39145d-479a-4f81-ad26-4d1e2498cf73


Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #3 (4/16/21)-PM Suga Arrival

Japanese Prime Minister Suga's vehicle (black van) arrived at the doors of the West Wing at 1:32 pm.
He came out from the vehicle 10 sec later. He was greeted by the Chief of Protocol.
I believe the Presidents (at least in the case of George W. Bush and Barack Obama whom I covered) usually do not greet foreign leaders as they arrive at the West Wing, with the exception of President Trump.
A military honor cordon lined the both sides of the driveway.

Best regards,
Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 4 on Friday 4/16/21
2021年 4月 16日（金）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 4
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #4 (4/16/21)-Expanded Bilat

Pool was led into State Dining Room at 3:08 pm for a pool spray at the top of PM Suga and POTUS expanded bilat meeting.
All officials wore masks.
First POTUS spoke, and PM Suga spoke in Japanese afterward. Please check official transcript.
It was hard to hear, but here is some highlights from PM Suga's remarks:
* Appreciate for having me as the first foreign leader to meet you
* I send my condolences for the loss of the mass shooting in Indianapolis
* The US-Japan relationship is a cornerstone for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and the world, and its importance is higher than ever
* Would like to reaffirm the strong tie for the US-Japan alliance
* Would like to discuss various issues from COVID-19 to climate change on US-Japan cooperation to achieve a free and open Indo-Pacific

Both leaders did not respond to shouted questions from the pool.
Your pool was ushered out at 3:12 pm.

Best regards,
Taka Abe

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Takaaki Abe
Deputy Bureau Chief
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 5 on Friday 4/16/21
2021年 4月 16日（金）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 5
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #5 (4/16/21)-More from expanded bilat

Per the translator in the room, here is an English transcript of PM Suga remarks:

Thank you very much. Thank you for accepting me as the first foreign leader under your presidency. My deepest gratitude to you.

And yesterday, there was a shooting in Indianapolis, so I heard, and causing much casualty. I would like to express my condolences to the victims, and my sympathies to the families. Innocent citizens must not be exposed to any such violence.

Freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, are the universal values that link our alliance that is prevalent in the Indo-Pacific, and this is the very foundation of prosperity and stability of the region and the globe.

And the importance of such values has heightened to unprecedented level. And upon my visit to the United States I wish to reaffirm the new and tight bond between us, and in order to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific, there are many common challenges, as well as emerging global issues, including COVID-19 and climate change.

I wish to spend time with you to again confirm the close ties between our two countries and thank you again for accepting us.

Best regards,
Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 6 on Friday 4/16/21
2021年 4月 16日（金）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 6
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #6 (4/16/21)-Joint Presser

Your pool was led into the Rose Garden at 4:54pm.
Your foreign pool had a quick conversation with Kurt Campbell, NSC Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific before the press conference, and he described the meeting as the best and an outstanding one.
The joint press conference was on whitehouse.gov/live.
PM Suga took questions about Taiwan, human rights in Xinjiang, Tokyo Olympics, vaccinations, and climate change.
Your pool was ushered out at 5:34 pm.

Best regards,
Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 7 on Friday 4/16/21
2021年 4月 16日（金）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 7
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #7 (4/16/21)-PM Suga departure

Japanese Prime Minister Suga departed the White House at 5:38pm.

Best regards,
Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 8 on Friday 4/16/21
2021年 4月 16日（金）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 8
Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #8 (4/16/21)-Official timeline

According to the Japanese side, here is the official timeline.
1105-1207: Bilat meeting between PM Suga and VPOTUS
1340-1400: 1:1 bilat meeting between PM Suga and POTUS
1400-1455: Restricted bilat meeting
1508-1613: Expanded bilat meeting

That's it from your foreign pool reporter today.
Have a great weekend to all.
Taka Abe

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U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit
米・太平洋島しょ国首脳会議

POTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Wednesday 9/28/22
2022年 9月 28日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #1 (9/28/22)-Schedule

Good afternoon from the White House.
My name is Taka Abe with Japan's Nippon Television. It’s my pleasure to be your foreign pool reporter today covering day one of the first ever U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit on the first day.
Your pool was COVID tested earlier today.
Since POTUS is not planning to attend the summit today, I will not actually cover any events today as the foreign pool, but I would like to share some information.

According to a senior administration official, the schedule of the summit is as follows:
Today, Wednesday Sep. 28
- The Biden-Harris Administration releases the first-ever U.S. Pacific Island Strategy.
- Sec. Blinken hosts the Pacific Island leaders at the State Department.
- Sec. Raimondo and Amb. Bianchi meets with the leaders to discuss about economic, investment, and trade ties.
- Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry hosts a lunch with the leaders to discuss climate issues.
- The leaders attend a dinner at the Coast Guard HQ to discuss maritime issues including enhancing maritime domain awareness and countering illegal fishing. The participants include NSA Sullivan, and Sec. Mayorkas.

Tomorrow, Thursday Sep. 29
- Pacific Island leaders meet with business groups at the Chamber of Commerce.
- Speaker Pelosi hosts the leaders for lunch with a bipartisan and bi-cameral group.
- President Biden hosts in the U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit at the State Department.
- President Biden welcomes Pacific Island Leaders to the White House, and hosts a dinner for them.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Wednesday 9/28/22
2022年 9月 28日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #2 (9/28/22)-General Background Information

I would like to share some general background information about the U.S. Pacific Island Country Summit. Hope it helps.

The U.S. Pacific Island Country Summit Up Till Now:
- President George Bush hosted the Pacific Island Nations-United States Summit in Hawaii in 1990.
- President Obama also met leaders from the Pacific Islands and delivered remarks at the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL) in Hawaii in 2016.
- Today and tomorrow the Biden-Harris Administration hosts the first U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit, and it will be the first time for Pacific Island leaders to visit the White House.
- I believe there are several definitions of the Pacific Islands countries, but at least the following countries should be included as the ones: Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

According to an administration official, all Pacific Island countries have been invited. Leaders from Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Tuvalu participate in the summit. Nauru and Vanuatu send their representatives.
Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General attend as observers.
Guam is a member of the U.S. delegation.
The same official said that since it's very challenging, and a long way for these leaders to travel from the region, the United States is very grateful with the participation.

The Goal of the Summit:
According to a senior administration official, the goal of the summit is fundamentally to meet the Pacific Island leaders where they live. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, also said that the goal of the summit is not just to listen to the leaders of the Pacific Island countries, but put substantial resources and commitments in dozens of areas. He said that this is a region that has been disappointed before. Sometimes expectations get raised and unfulfilled. What the United States is going to try to do is to fulfill those expectations.

Biden-Harris Administration's engagements with the Pacific Island Countries:
Some of the engagements in the past are below.
- Sec. Austin met President Kabua of Marshall Islands at the Pentagon. (Sep. 27, 2022)
- Sec. Blinken chaired the first ministerial meeting of the Partners in the Blue Pacific (informal mechanism to support the Pacific Islands region among Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, and the US) in New York (Sep. 22, 2022)
- Deputy Sec. Sherman attended the 2022 Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL) in Hawaii (Sep. 13, 2022)
- John Kirby, NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications, said that the United States was disappointed in the Solomon Island's decision not to provide diplomatic clearance to the Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry for a stop there for refueling and resupply on Aug. 23. However, the United States was pleased the US Navy hospital ship, Mercy, received diplomatic clearance and was able to take port there on Aug. 29. (His virtual gaggle on Aug. 29, 2022)
- Deputy Sec. Sherman visited Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Australia and New Zealand (Aug. 3-9, 2022). On the visit of Solomon Islands, Deputy Sec. Sherman led a US delegation including U.S. Amb. to Australia Caroline Kennedy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal (Aug. 6-8, 2022)
- VP Harris participated virtually in the annual leaders' meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum, which took place in Fiji (July 12, 2022)
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/12/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-commitments-to-strengthen-u-s-partnership-with-the-pacific-islands/
- Amb. Joseph Yun, Special Presidential Envoy for Compact Negotiations, visited the Republic of the Marshall Islands for the first round of the negotiations. Compact is U.S. economic assistance to the country, and it will be expired next year. (June 2022)
- A high-level U.S. delegation led by NSC Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell and AS Daniel Kritenbrink visited Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. (April 2022)
- Sec. Blinken visited Fiji. (Feb 12, 2022)

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 3 on Wednesday 9/28/22
2022年 9月 28日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 3

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #3 (9/28/22)-Some Facts

I would like to add some diplomatic and economic facts as my last background information.

Diplomacy:
- As I mentioned on my previous pool report, leaders from Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Tuvalu participate in the summit. Nauru and Vanuatu send their representatives.
- Countries in the Pacific region that do not have formal diplomatic ties with the United States are: Cook Islands, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Niue.
- Countries in the Pacific region that have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan are: Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, and Tuvalu.
- The Solomon Islands and Kiribati switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China in 2019. The Solomon Islands signed a security agreement with China in April 2022.

Economy:
- The United States has the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements, U.S. economic assistance, with Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau. The agreements with Micronesia and Marshall Islands will expire next year, and the one with Palau in 2024. An administration official said the United States will fulfill its historic commitments by completing these negotiations successfully.

That's all from me virtually covering the 1st day of the U.S. Pacific Island Country Summit.
Have a great afternoon to all.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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President Biden Hosts Prime Minister Kishida for Official Visit at White House
バイデン大統領、岸田首相のホワイトハウス公式訪問を主催

POTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #1 (Background information on PM Kishida and his schedule) April 10, 2024

Good morning or Ohayo gozaimasu from the White House.
My name is Taka Abe with Japan's Nippon Television. It’s my pleasure to be your foreign pool reporter today covering Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's official visit to the Unites States.
As a reminder, in 2019, Japan changed the way Japanese names are written in English in official documents by placing the family name first, the same way they are written in Japanese. So Kishida is the Prime Minister's family name, and Fumio is his fist name.

While waiting for Prime Minister Kishida's arrival here, I would like to share some background information about his official visit to the White House.

Mr. Kishida Fumio, 66, has been the Prime Minister of Japan since October 4, 2021. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs for about 4 years and 8 months, making him the longest-consecutively serving foreign minister in postwar history of Japan.
In 2016, as foreign minister, Mr. Kishida helped actualize President Obama's historic visit to Hiroshima.
Mr. Kishida is known for being an enthusiastic drinker. When he served as foreign minister, he reportedly competed with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to see how much vodka they could drink and still continue their diplomatic discussions.
Mr. Kishida attended a public elementary school in Queens, New York from the 1st to 3rd grades when his father, a government trade official, was assigned to work in New York. He has joked in the past that he has a "hint of a New York accent."
He has three sons with his wife, Yuko, who made a solo trip to the White House last April at the invitation of Dr. Biden. It was the first time that a spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan had done so.

<PM Kishida's Schedule>
PM Kishida is staying at Blair House while in DC. He is accompanied by 3 ministers, Foreign Minister Kamikawa, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Saito, and Education Minister Moriyama.
According to Japanese and US government announcements and sources, PM Kishida's main schedule is below.

Mon. April 8:
- Left Japan and arrived at Joint Base Andrews

Tue. April 9:
- Participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
- Met with Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chair and President, and had a lunch with U.S. business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Had discussions with the next generation of leaders in U.S.-Japan relations at the Willard InterContinental Hotel
- Attended a tree planting ceremony for Daniel Inouye's 100th anniversary of birth at the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
- Arrived at the White House for a guest book signing and official gift exchange
- Had dinner with President Biden, Dr. Biden and his wife Yuko at BlackSalt

Wed. April 10:
- Participates in official visit events at the White House including the official arrival ceremony, bilat meeting, joint press conference, then later, arrival back for the State Dinner, photo op, and the State Dinner
- PM Kishida also attends a cherry blossom tree planting ceremony with Deputy Secretary Campbell at the Tidal Basin in the afternoon

Thur. April 11:
- Will participate in events at the U.S. Capitol including meetings with Speaker Johnson and Congressional leadership, after which he will address a joint meeting of Congress
- Will participate in a luncheon at the Department of State afterward
- Will participate in the first trilateral U.S.-Japan-Philippines leaders' summit at the White House
- After completing his trip to DC, PM Kishida will depart DC for North Carolina

Fri. April 12:
- In North Carolina, he will visit Toyota and Honda facilities, attend a luncheon hosted by Gov. Cooper, meet with Japanese international students, Japanese business leaders, etc.

Sat. April 13:
- Will leave NC for Japan

Sun. April 14:
- Will arrive in Japan

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #2 (Agenda) April 10, 2024

According to NSA Jake Sullivan and Dr. Mira Rapp-Hopper, NSC Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania, some of deliverables we should expect from the Biden-Kishida meeting are below.
1: Announcement to bolster our defense and security cooperation to enable greater coordination and integration of our forces to ensure they are optimally postured and linked to one another
2: Major announcement on civic space cooperation as we lead the way on space exploration and returning to the Moon
3: Announcement on significant research partnerships in areas including AI, quantum, semiconductors, and clean energy
4: Highlighting Japan's role in global diplomacy and development
5: Announcement on important new initiatives to further foster cultural connections and promote closer people-people ties

<Topics That May Be Discussed During the Meeting Between President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida>

Security Partnership:
According to the Financial Times, President Biden and PM Kishida will announce "plans to restructure the U.S. military command in Japan to strengthen operational planning and exercises between the nations."
When Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, participated in a discussion hosted by CNAS last week, he described the meeting as historic for the updating and massive modernization of the U.S.-Japan security partnership.
Both leaders are expected to agree to strengthen military and weapons development cooperation between both countries. According to Dr. Campbell, what we will see during the meeting will be steps for the first time that will allow both countries to "work more collaboratively on joint development and potentially co-production of vital military defense equipment." He said these steps are "the most important developments on the global stage."
Dr. Campbell also talked about a potential role for Japan in Pillar 2 component (focusing on the advanced capabilities) of the AUKUS, nuclear submarine co-production partnership by the United States, Great Britain, and Australia. Pillar 1 focuses on submarines and nuclear propulsion programs. On Monday, AUKUS Defense Ministers released a joint statement and confirmed that they are considering cooperation with Japan in Pillar 2, advanced capability projects.

Regional and Global Issues:
President Biden and PM Kishida are expected to discuss about issues including North Korea, the Taiwan Strait, Russia/Ukraine, the Middle East, non-proliferation, etc.
On North Korea, Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Yamada Shigeo, was recently asked about a potential breakthrough in Japan-North Korea relations during a discussion event hosted by CSIS. Amb. Yamada said that PM Kishida thinks if Japan can establish a productive relationship with North Korea, it will be beneficial to Japan, North Korea and to the region. According to Amb. Yamada, PM Kishida also thinks that we have to see if we can resolve all issues of concern such as missile, nuclear, and abduction issues, but recent statements from North Korea indicate that they are not ready to deal with those issues.

Economy:
Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel is not an agenda for both leaders as PM Kishida said "it is a matter for private companies" during an interview with a Japanese newspaper, the Nikkei.
Senior U.S. Administration Officials also said that both leaders will not discuss about US Steel.
Both leaders are also expected to discuss and announce how to strengthen cooperation in advanced technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

Other Issues:
Both leaders may discuss cooperation on space and cyberspace.
On Monday, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel talked about placing a disaster relief depot center (hub) during an event hosted by CSIS. He said it will be a "real contribution" given the anticipated rise in the number of natural disasters going forward that both countries would need to respond to collectively.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 3 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 3

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #3 (Past Biden-Kishida Meetings) April 10, 2024

According to both sides, past in-person meetings between President Biden and PM Kishida are below.

Nov. 16, 2023 (San Francisco, California)
- Bilat and Informal talks with President Yoon of South Korea on the sidelines of APEC Summit
- Bilateral readout from the White House
- Bilateral readout from the Japanese side

Aug. 18, 2023 (Frederick County, Maryland)
- Bilat and Trilateral Leaders' Summit with President Yoon of South Korea at Camp David
- Bilateral readout from the White House
- Bilateral readout from the Japanese side

July 11-12, 2023 (Vilnius, Lithuania)
- President Biden and PM Kishida did not formally meet on the sidelines of NATO Summit, but when PM Kishida delivered his remarks to announce a G7 Joint Declaration on Support for Ukraine, President Biden praised PM Kishida for stepping up in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine when many did not expect Japan to do so swiftly.

May 18-21, 2023 (Hiroshima, Japan)
- Bilat, Quad with PM Modi of India and PM Albanese of Australia, and Trilateral Leaders' Summit with President Yoon of South Korea on the sidelines of G7 Summit
- Bilateral readout from the White House
- Bilateral readout from the Japanese side
- Trilateral readout from the White House
- Trilateral readout from the Japanese side
- As chair of the summit, PM Kishida held the end of the summit press conference and said G7 leaders have two responsibilities: to fully defend the security of the people under the current severe security environment, and to never "lose sight of the ideal of a world without nuclear weapons."

Jan. 13, 2023 (Washington, D.C.)
- Bilat at the White House

Nov. 13, 2022 (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
- Bilat and Trilateral Leaders' Summit with President Yoon of South Korea on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit
- Bilateral readout from the White House
- Bilateral readout from the Japanese side

Sep. 21, 2022 (New York)
- Brief talks on the sidelines of UNGA
- Readout from the White House
- Readout from the Japanese side

June 29, 2022 (Madrid, Spain)
- Trilateral Leaders' Summit with President Yoon of South Korea on the sidelines of NATO Summit

June 27, 2022 (Schloss Elmau, Germany)
- Brief talks on the sidelines of G7 Summit

May 22-24, 2022 (Tokyo, Japan)
- Bilat and Quad Leaders' Summit with PM Modi of India and PM Albanese of Australia

Nov. 2, 2021 (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)
- Informal talks on the sidelines of COP 26

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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Nippon Television
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 4 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 4

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #4 (Background information about State/Official Visit) April 10, 2024

Although I can't find a formal explainer on the difference between a state visit and an official visit from government websites, in general, a state visit is for a head of state, and an official visit is a visit by a head of government.
I also can't find formal definition of gun salute numbers and what they symbolize for foreign dignitary visits, but in general, a 21 gun salute is for a state visit and a 19 gun salute is for an official visit.
Since Japanese Prime Minister Kishida is not a head of state (the Emperor of Japan is), this is his official visit to the United States, which includes a state dinner.

According to the White House, President Biden has hosted 3 state visits and an official visit as listed below, making PM Kishida the fifth foreign leader that President Biden has hosted as a state guest since taking office in January 2021. Four out of five of the state guests have been Quad members, underscoring the U.S. focus on Indo-Pacific security partnerships.

Oct. 25, 2023 (Official visit including a state dinner by Prime Minister Albanese of Australia)
- President Biden and Dr. Biden hosted PM Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon of Australia at the White House for dinner the previous night.
- At the state dinner, PM Albanese said, "I only have one regret about tonight, which is I'm not quite sure how I top this for date night with Jodie at any time, anywhere in the future." They got engaged on Valentine's Day this year.

June 22, 2023 (Official State Visit by Prime Minister Modi of India)
- President Biden and Dr. Biden hosted PM Modi at the White House for dinner the previous night.
- At the state dinner, PM Modi recalled his 2014 trip to the United States. He joked how then-Vice President Biden was concerned and wanted him to eat at a banquet when he was on a religious fast. PM Modi said, "Well, today I'm making up for it."

April 26, 2023 (State Visit by President Yoon of South Korea)
- President Biden and Dr. Biden visited the Korean War Memorial with President Yoon and his wife Mrs. Kim the previous night.
- During the post-state dinner entertainment, President Yoon accepted a microphone from President Biden and sang a verse of "American Pie" after President Biden encouraged him to do so. The audience gave the singer a big applause at the end.

Dec. 1, 2022 (State Visit by President Macron of France)
- President Biden and Dr. Biden dined with President Macron and Mrs. Brigitte Macron at Fiola Mare the previous night after attending the National Christmas Tree Lighting.
- At the state dinner, President Macron emphasized how France and the United States shared same values and principles and said, "this is how to build our future and how to work together for climate, to fight against inequality, for inclusive societies, to unify our nations."
- According to the New York Times, President Biden stayed late sipping soda and chatting with President Macron until 12:30am.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 4A on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 4A

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #4A (Background information about State/Official Visit) April 10, 2024

One correction.

"Four out of five of the state guests have been Quad members" should be
"three (Japan, Australia, and India) out of five (Japan, Australia, India, South Korea and France) of the state guests have been Quad members"

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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Nippon Television
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 5 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 5

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #5 (Background information about Joint Session/Meeting) April 10, 2024

Since Japanese Prime Minister Kishida will visit the U.S. Capitol tomorrow, here is some background information about the visit.

He will be the first Japanese prime minister to address Congress since April 2015 when the late Prime Minister Abe delivered a speech titled "Toward an Alliance of Hope."

PM Kishida said during an interview with a Japanese newspaper, the Yomiuri Shimbun, that his address to Congress will show "the general direction of the future that Japan and the United States are trying to leave for the next generation."

According to a joint statement from the "Big Four" Congressional leaders, the visit "symbolizes both nations' commitment to peace and prosperity and to an international community that promotes democracy, security, and stability."

PM Kishida will address a Joint Meeting of Congress, not a Joint Session.

According to the Senate, joint sessions typically are held to hear an address from the President of the United States or to count electoral votes. Joint meetings typically are held to hear an address from a foreign dignitary or visitors other than the President.

Here is a list of foreign leaders who have addressed a Joint Meeting of Congress during the Biden-Harris Administration:

July 19, 2023: President Herzog of Israel
June 22, 2023: PM Modi of India
April 27, 2023: President Yoon of South Korea
Dec. 21, 2022: President Zelensky of Ukraine
May 17, 2022: PM Mitsotakis of Greece

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Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 6 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 6

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #6 (Official Arrival Ceremony) April 10, 2024

Japanese PM Kishida and his wife Yuko arrived at the South Lawn portico and exited their vehicle at 10:02 am.
They were greeted by POTUS and FLOTUS. The two couples went over to the dignitaries from both countries to shake hands and exchange a few words.

After POTUS and PM Kishida walked on the stage, the Japanese national anthem, Kimi Ga Yo, was played followed by the U.S. national anthem, as a 19 gun salute was fired.

POTUS delivered his remarks first followed by PM Kishida who delivered his remarks in Japanese. There was consecutive interpretation for both remarks.
PM Kishida talked about cherry blossom (sending 250 new cherry trees), U.S.-Japan relationships, global partnerships, U.S.-Japan alliance as Sakura no Kizuna, etc.

As usual, please check against the official transcript.

After the remarks, POTUS and PM Kishida along with their wives went up the stairs and waved from the balcony. The two couples went inside the White House at 10:35 am.

The official arrival ceremony was open press and it was live streamed at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

Please also see the following information from the White House.

The President and the First Lady are greeting Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan in an Official Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn.

U.S. Delegation
The Vice President
T.H. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
T.H. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense
T.H. Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
T.H. Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff to the President
T.H. Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff to the President
T.H. Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President & Press Secretary
T.H. Rahm Emanuel, Ambassador of the United States to Japan
Ms. Amy Rule, Spouse of the Ambassador of the United States to Japan
T.H. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Secretary of State
T.H. Mira Rapp-Hooper, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania, National Security Council
T.H. Tarun Chhabra, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Technology and National Security, National Security Council
Mr. Luke Collin, Director for East Asia, National Security Council

Japan Delegation
H.E. Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs
H.E. Saito Ken, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry
Mr. Murai Hideki, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary
Mr. Akiba Takeo, National Security Advisor
H.E. Yamada Shigeo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States
Mr. Shikata Noriyuki, Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs
Mr. Shimada Takashi, Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister
Mr. Otsuru Tetsuya, Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister (Chief of Protocol-role)
Mr. Funakoshi Takehiro, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
Mr. Ono Keiichi, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
Mr. Hosaka Shin, Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Defense
Mr. Serizawa Kiyoshi, Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Defense
Mr. Arima Yutaka, Director-General, North-American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 7 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 7

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #7 (Colonnade Walk) April 10, 2024

POTUS and Japanese PM Kishida walked down the Colonnade and entered the Oval Office at 10:49am.

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 8 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 8

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #8 (Bilat) April 10, 2024

Pool was led into the Oval Office at 10:51 am for a pool spray at the top of POTUS and Japanese PM Kishida bilat meeting.
First POTUS spoke, and PM Kishida spoke in Japanese afterward. There was consecutive interpretation for both remarks.

It was hard to hear, but here are PM Kishida's rough remarks per an English translation.
As usual, please check against the official transcript.

Thank you so much Joe for those very kind words of welcome. And I'm very grateful to be invited to the United States for this official visit. Thank you so much for those very kind words of welcome. And I'm very grateful to be invited to the United States for this official visit.
I am sincerely grateful for the warm hospitality extended by you and Dr. Biden.
Up until now, Joe and I have had countless dialogues. And we have nurtured a friendship and a trust along the way. Japan and the United States are now at the forefront in maintaining and strengthening a free and open international order based on the rule of law.
Japan and the United States are also indispensable now to each other in driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth as well.
Through this official visit, I look forward to confirming the robust bond between our two nations and demonstrating at home and abroad how Japan and the U.S., firmly bound together, will build a future as global partners. So once again, I thank you for your warm hospitality.

Both leaders did not respond to shouted questions from the pool, including your foreign pooler.
Your pool was ushered out at 10:58am.

Please also see the following information from the White House.

The President is participating in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.

U.S. Delegation
The President
T.H. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
T.H. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense
T.H. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce
T.H. Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
T.H. Lael Brainard, Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council
T.H. John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy
T.H. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Secretary of State
T.H. Rahm Emanuel, Ambassador of the United States to Japan
T.H. Mira Rapp-Hooper, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania, National Security Council
T.H. Tarun Chhabra, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Technology and National Security, National Security Council
Mr. Luke Collin, Director for East Asia, National Security Council

Japan Delegation
H.E. Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan
H.E. Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs
H.E. Saito Ken, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry
Mr. Murai Hideki, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary
Mr. Akiba Takeo, National Security Advisor
H.E. Yamada Shigeo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States
Mr. Shimada Takashi, Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister
Mr. Funakoshi Takehiro, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
Mr. Serizawa Kiyoshi, Vice-Minister of Defense for International Affairs, Ministry of Defense
Mr. Otsuru Tetsuya, Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister
Mr. Arima Yutaka, Director-General, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 9 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 9

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #9 (Joint Presser) April 10, 2024

POTUS and Japanese PM Kishida held a joint press conference in the Rose Garden from 1:23 pm to 1:53 pm.
It was open press and live streamed at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/.
There was simultaneous interpretation for both leaders' remarks.

Per English translation, here are some highlights from PM Kishida's remarks and answers.

President Biden and I have met and talked countless times and confirmed our shared notion that we are at the crossroads and that Japan has been leading the international community at a historic turning point in order for Japan, the US, the Indo-Pacific region, and the world to enjoy peace, stability, and prosperity into the future. We must resolutely defend and further solidify a free and open international order based on the rule of law.
I explained that, based on our national security strategy, Japan is determined to strengthen our defense force through acquisition of counter-strike capabilities, increase our defense budget, and other initiatives, and was reassured by President Biden of his strong support for such efforts. In this context, we confirmed again the urgency to further bolster the deterrence and response capabilities of our alliances and reinforce security and defense cooperation to increase interoperability between the US forces and our Self-Defense Forces, including improving our respective command and control frameworks. We will discuss specifics as we plan for the next Japan-US Two-plus-Two.
The President and I also discussed various challenges faced by the international community.

Key points:
- Unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion are unacceptable wherever they occur. Japan and the US will respond resolutely through cooperation with like-minded nations, including coordinated response to challenges concerning China.
- Dialogue with China on common challenges remains important.
- Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are reinforced, with support for a peaceful resolution.
- North Korea nuclear and missile development: coordination continues with US and ROK; strong US support for resolution of the abduction issue.
- Free and open Indo-Pacific remains a priority, including collaboration in the Japan-US-Philippines Summit.
- Russia-Ukraine: reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia.
- Middle East: support for hostage release, humanitarian improvements, sustainable ceasefire, and two-state solution.
- Economy: Japanese investment contributes significantly to US economy; supported by President Biden.
- Space: Japan contributes to lunar rover and astronaut flights under Artemis program; first Japanese astronaut lunar landing anticipated.
- Efforts toward a world without nuclear weapons discussed.

Q&A highlights:
Q: Nippon Steel/US Steel discussion?
A: Discussions are underway between private parties; Japan expects positive outcomes under US legal procedures.

Q: Japan-US defense capabilities vs. China?
A: Japan and US will defend and bolster a free and open international order, coordinate closely, and continue dialogue with China while cooperating on common challenges.

Q: Path for Japan to become a full member of AUKUS?
A: Japan consistently supports AUKUS; nothing decided yet with US, UK, and Australia.

Q: Outlook on Japan-DPRK summit?
A: Close coordination with US and ROK will continue; the window for discussion with North Korea remains open. Japan seeks resolution of abduction issue with strong US support.

As usual, please check against the official transcript.

Please also see the following information from the White House.

The President is participating in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan in the Rose Garden.

U.S. Delegation
T.H. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
T.H. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense
T.H. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce
T.H. Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
T.H. Lael Brainard, Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council
T.H. Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President & Press Secretary
T.H. John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy
T.H. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Secretary of State
T.H. Rahm Emanuel, Ambassador of the United States to Japan
T.H. Mira Rapp-Hooper, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania, National Security Council
T.H. Tarun Chhabra, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Technology and National Security, National Security Council
Mr. Luke Collin, Director for East Asia, National Security Council

Japan Delegation
H.E. Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs
H.E. Saito Ken, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry
Mr. Murai Hideki, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary
Mr. Akiba Takeo, National Security Advisor
H.E. Yamada Shigeo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States
Mr. Shimada Takashi, Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister
Mr. Funakoshi Takehiro, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
Mr. Serizawa Kiyoshi, Vice-Minister of Defense for International Affairs, Ministry of Defense
Mr. Otsuru Tetsuya, Executive Secretary to the Prime Minister
Mr. Arima Yutaka, Director-General, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 10 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 10

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #10 (Official Timeline Until Early Afternoon) April 10, 2024

According to the Japanese side, here is the official timeline as of now:
- 10:05–10:33 am: Official arrival ceremony
- 10:52 am–12:19 pm: Bilateral meeting between POTUS and PM Kishida
- 1:23–1:52 pm: Joint press conference between both leaders
- 3:01–3:20 pm: Cherry blossom tree planting ceremony attended by PM Kishida

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Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 11 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 11

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #11 (The Kishidas Return) April 10, 2024

Japanese PM Kishida and his wife Yuko arrived back at the White House. Their vehicle arrived at the North Portico at 6:32 pm. They were greeted by POTUS and FLOTUS.
Mrs. Kishida was dressed in a flowing royal blue dress with a black belt and black floral embellishments on her neckline.
PM Kishida wore a tuxedo.
The two couples shook hands and posed for a photo. They went inside the White House afterward.

Best regards,

Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 12 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 12

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #12 (Grand Staircase Photo Op) April 10, 2024

Japanese PM Kishida, his wife Yuko, POTUS, and FLOTUS came down from the stairs at 7:13 pm. The two couples posed for a photo and walked into the Blue Room at 7:14 pm.

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Taka Abe

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 13 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 13

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #13 (Toast Remarks at State Dinner) April 10, 2024

Pool was led into the East Room at 7:58 pm for a pool spray of the state dinner and pushed back outside. POTUS, FLOTUS, PM Kishida, and Mrs. Kishida entered the East Room at 8:04 pm. Pool entered the East Room right after them. First, POTUS spoke, and PM Kishida spoke in English afterward.

Highlights from PM Kishida's remarks:
- PM Kishida joked about keeping his speech short and noted that his wife Yuko was unsure who the guest of honor was, relieved when shown to her seat next to the President.
- He recalled President Biden and Dr. Biden’s visit to Hiroshima during the G7 Summit last year.
- He mentioned that many Japanese immigrants to the U.S. came from Hiroshima and noted the late Senator Daniel Inouye's mother was from Hiroshima.
- Quoting President Kennedy, he said: "The Pacific Ocean does not separate Japan and the United States. Rather, it unites us."
- He emphasized the historic turning point in the Japan-U.S. relationship and concluded with a line from Star Trek: "to boldly go where no one has gone before," referencing George Takei, a Hiroshima native.

Pool was ushered out at 8:18 pm.

White House Information:
- Head Table Guests: PM Kishida & Mrs. Kishida, Mr. Ayase, Ms. Finnegan Biden, Ms. Ikuta Lilas, Mr. Robert De Niro & Ms. Tiffany Chen, Former President William Jefferson Clinton & Former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, and others.

State Dinner Menu:
- First Course: House-cured Salmon with Avocados, Red Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber, and Shiso Leaf Fritters.
- Main Course: Dry-aged Rib Eye Steak with Blistered Shishito Pepper Butter, Fricassée of Fava Beans, Morels and Cipollini, Sesame Oil Sabayon.
- Dessert: Salted Caramel Pistachio Cake with Matcha Ganache, Cherry Ice Cream, Raspberry Drizzle.
- Wine Selection: Lingua Franca Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2021, Long Shadow Pirouette 2019, Argyle Vintage Brut Rosé 2020.

Decor Elements:
- Designed by First Lady Jill Biden and Social Secretary Carlos Elizondo with Rafanelli Events.
- Themes celebrate spring, Japanese gardens, butterflies, fans, and colors symbolizing renewal (green), stability (blue), and spring essence (pink).

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 14 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 14

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #14 (Japanese dignitaries at State Dinner) April 10, 2024

It was very hard to spot Japanese dignitaries at the State Dinner, but the foreign pool identified **YOASOBI** at the head table.

**YOASOBI**: - A popular J-pop duo composed of **Ayase** and **Ikuta Lilas (aka Ikura)**.
- The pool reporter noted his limited familiarity with YOASOBI and thanked his wife, Mineko Tokito Abe, also a White House press corps member, for her guidance.
- YOASOBI has numerous hit songs including *Idol*, *Yoru Ni Kakeru*, and *Gunjou*.
- Their single *Idol* ranked **No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Global 200**, the highest ranking ever for a Japanese artist on this chart.
- YOASOBI is scheduled to perform at **Coachella**, a major music and arts festival in California later this month.

YouTube links provided by the pool:
- YOASOBI – Idol
- YOASOBI – Yoru Ni Kakeru

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Taka Abe
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 15 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 15

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #15 (Entertainment Reception) April 10, 2024

The foreign pool was led into the **State Dining Room** at 9:57 pm for a pool spray covering the entertainment portion of the reception.

**Details:**
- **Arrival:** POTUS, FLOTUS, Japanese PM Kishida, and Mrs. Kishida entered the room at 10:01 pm. They did not make any remarks.
- **Entertainment:** Paul Simon performed *Graceland* and *Slip Slidin' Away*.
- **Notable Japanese Guest:** Masayoshi Son, billionaire entrepreneur and founder, president, and CEO of **SoftBank**, was spotted by the pool.

**White House Information on Evening Entertainment:**
- Musical selections by **Paul Simon**, distinguished songwriter, recording artist, and philanthropist.
- “The President’s Own” **United States Marine Band Chamber Orchestra**.
- **United States Army Strolling Strings**.
- **United States Air Force Strings**.

The foreign pool was ushered out at 10:09 pm.

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Taka Abe
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 16 on Wednesday 4/10/24
2024年 4月 10日（水）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 16

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #16 (Lid) April 10, 2024

- There is no updated official timeline from the Japanese side.
- The pool was given a **travel/photo lid** at 10:12 pm.

Have a good evening to all, or **Oyasumi nasai**.

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Taka Abe
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Quad Leaders Summit Held in Delaware, US
デラウェア州でクアッド（日米豪印）首脳会合

POTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Saturday 9/21/24
2024年 9月 21日（土）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #1 (Quad Leaders Summit and Schedule) Sept. 21, 2024

- Good morning or **Ohayo gozaimasu** from Wilmington, Delaware.
- Your foreign pool reporter is **Taka Abe**, Nippon Television.
- Covering the **4th in-person Quad Leaders Summit** between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
- President Biden will welcome **Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Australia)**, **Prime Minister Narendra Modi (India)**, and **Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (Japan)**.
- First time hosting foreign leaders in his hometown, reflecting personal relationships and Quad importance.

Background on the Quad:
- Diplomatic partnership supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
- Origins: collaboration after the Dec. 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
- Formal name: "Quad," not "Quadrilateral Security Dialogue."
- Engages regularly through leaders, ministers, sherpas, senior officials, and experts.
- Elevated to leader-level in 2021 by President Biden to strengthen alliances and partnerships.

Schedule (per Quad governments):
- 10:45 AM: Biden-Kishida personal meeting (Closed Press)
- 1:00 PM: Biden-Modi personal meeting (Closed Press)
- PM: Albanese-Modi bilat
- PM: Kishida-Albanese bilat (Pool Spray)
- PM: Kishida-Modi bilat ???
- 3:50 PM: Quad Leaders family photo (Pool)
- 4:00 PM: Quad Leaders Summit (Pool Spray)
- 6:30 PM: Quad Leaders Cancer Moonshot announcement (Pool)
- 7:30 PM: Quad Leaders dinner (Pool Spray)
- 9:00 PM: Quad Leaders departure (Pool)

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Taka Abe
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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Saturday 9/21/24
2024年 9月 21日（土）配信 大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #2 (Agenda on Quad) Sept. 21, 2024

- Dr. Mira Rapp-Hooper, NSC Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania, outlined 3 expected elements of discussion:
  1: The Quad is more strategically aligned than ever.
  2: The Quad is delivering real results for Indo-Pacific partners in key areas.
  3: The Quad is a long-term initiative, not tied to any single administration or country.

- Both Dr. Rapp-Hooper and John Kirby said the agenda aims to deliver concrete regional benefits including:
  - Health
  - Security
  - Natural disaster response
  - Maritime security
  - High-quality infrastructure
  - Critical and emerging technologies
  - Climate and clean energy
  - Cybersecurity

- On China:
  - Discussion expected on economic, technological, and maritime approaches.
  - South China Sea will likely be highlighted in the Quad's joint statement.

- Other announcements anticipated:
  - Expansion of **Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative (IPMDA)**, including U.S. Coast Guard hosting Quad counterparts.
  - **Cancer Moonshot Initiative** contributions by Quad members to combat cervical cancer.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #3 (Quad Leaders Summit: Now and Past) Sept. 21, 2024

A Historical Timeline of Quad Leaders Summits from present to past:

**Sept. 21, 2024 (Wilmington, Delaware)**
- Format: In-person
- Attending leaders: PM Albanese (Australia), PM Modi (India), PM Kishida (Japan), President Biden (United States)
- Notes: India was originally to host this year’s summit, but will host in 2025. This will be a farewell summit for President Biden (term ends Jan 20, 2025) and PM Kishida (term ends Oct 1, 2025).

**May 20, 2023 (Hiroshima, Japan)**
- Format: In-person
- Attending leaders: PM Albanese, PM Modi, PM Kishida, President Biden
- Notes: Australia hosted instead of Sydney due to Biden postponing his trip. Summit lasted ~50 min.
- Joint Statement, Vision Statement

**May 24, 2022 (Tokyo, Japan)**
- Format: In-person
- Attending leaders: PM Albanese, PM Modi, PM Kishida, President Biden
- Notes: Australia’s PM Albanese took office May 23, day before summit. Summit lasted ~2 hours.
- Joint Statement

**March 3, 2022**
- Format: Video Call
- Attending leaders: PM Morrison (Australia), PM Modi, PM Kishida, President Biden
- Notes: Hosted by the U.S. to discuss Ukraine crisis. Lasted ~70 min.
- Joint Readout

**Sept. 24, 2021 (Washington, D.C.)**
- Format: In-person
- Attending leaders: PM Morrison, PM Modi, PM Suga (Japan), President Biden
- Notes: First in-person summit. PM Suga stepping down Sept 3; Mr. Kishida became PM Oct 4. Lasted ~2 hr 20 min.
- Joint Statement, Fact Sheet

**March 12, 2021**
- Format: Video Call
- Attending leaders: PM Morrison, PM Modi, PM Suga, President Biden
- Notes: First Quad Leaders’ summit. Lasted ~1 hr 45 min.
- Joint Statement, Fact Sheet

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #4 (Background on Bilat with Australian PM Albanese) Sept. 21, 2024

- PM Albanese arrived at Philadelphia International Airport on Sept. 19 and confirmed he is visiting Delaware only, not attending UNGA in New York.
- PM Albanese met with President Biden on Sept. 20 at the President's home; the meeting was **closed press**, with readouts from the White House and Australian Government.
- Priorities for Australia during the Quad Summit include:
  • Strengthening clean energy supply chains
  • Supporting maritime security
  • Training regional infrastructure practitioners
  • Enhancing regional health security
  • Building resilience and connectivity through undersea cable cooperation

**PM Albanese Background:**
- Full name: Anthony Albanese, 61
- Prime Minister of Australia since May 23, 2022
- Previous roles: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Leader of the House of Representatives

**Past Biden-Albanese Bilateral Meetings:**
- Oct. 25, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – Official White House visit, Joint Statement
- May 20, 2023 (Hiroshima, Japan) – Bilat on G7 Summit sidelines, Remarks
- March 13, 2023 (San Diego, CA) – Bilat on AUKUS Summit sidelines, White House Readout
- Nov. 13, 2022 (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) – Bilat on ASEAN Summit sidelines, White House Readout
- May 24, 2022 (Tokyo, Japan) – Bilat on Quad Summit sidelines, White House Readout

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #5 (Background on Bilat with Japanese PM Kishida) Sept. 21, 2024

- Your pool arrived near President Biden's home at 9:47 am.
- PM Kishida announced on Aug. 14 he will step down as Prime Minister; ruling party leadership election will be held Sept. 27.
- This will be PM Kishida's last overseas trip as Prime Minister.
- PM Kishida arrived at Philadelphia International Airport this morning and will leave this evening for New York for UNGA-related events.
- PM Kishida will not deliver remarks before the 79th UN General Assembly due to scheduling conflicts.
- PM Kishida (Fumio, 67) has been Prime Minister since Oct. 4, 2021. Previously served ~4 yrs 8 mos as Minister of Foreign Affairs, longest consecutively-serving in postwar Japan.
- PM Kishida's term expected to end Oct. 1, 2024.

**Past Biden-Kishida Bilateral Meetings:**
- July 11, 2024 (Washington, D.C.): Brief talks at NATO Summit, Readout from Japanese Side
- April 10, 2024 (Washington, D.C.): Official White House visit, Joint Statement
- Nov. 16, 2023 (San Francisco, CA): Bilateral & informal talks with President Yoon (South Korea) at APEC Summit, Readouts from White House & Japanese Side
- Aug. 18, 2023 (Frederick County, MD): Bilateral & Trilateral Leaders’ Summit with President Yoon, Camp David, Readouts from White House & Japanese Side
- July 11-12, 2023 (Vilnius, Lithuania): NATO Summit sidelines; PM Kishida delivered G7 Joint Declaration, praised by President Biden
- May 18-21, 2023 (Hiroshima, Japan): Bilateral, Quad, Trilateral Leaders’ Summit (with Modi & Albanese, Yoon), Readouts from White House & Japanese Side; PM Kishida press conference at end of summit
- Jan. 13, 2023 (Washington, D.C.): Bilateral at White House
- Nov. 13, 2022 (Phnom Penh, Cambodia): Bilateral & Trilateral Leaders’ Summit with President Yoon at ASEAN Summit, Readouts from White House & Japanese Side
- Sep. 21, 2022 (New York): Brief talks at UNGA, Readouts from White House & Japanese Side
- June 29, 2022 (Madrid, Spain): Trilateral Leaders’ Summit with President Yoon at NATO Summit
- June 27, 2022 (Schloss Elmau, Germany): Brief talks at G7 Summit
- May 22-24, 2022 (Tokyo, Japan): Bilateral & Quad Leaders’ Summit with Modi & Albanese
- Nov. 2, 2021 (Glasgow, Scotland, UK): Informal talks at COP26

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #6 (Personal meeting with Japanese PM Kishida Begins) Sept. 21, 2024

- Biden-Kishida personal meeting is **closed press**.
- While the pool was holding near President Biden's home, PM Kishida's vehicle passed by in front of the pool at 10:59 am.

**White House Information:**
- President Biden is hosting a personal meeting with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.

**U.S. Delegation:**
- T.H. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
- T.H. Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
- T.H. Mira Rapp-Hooper, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania, National Security Council

**Japan Delegation:**
- Mr. Moriya Hiroshi, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary
- Mr. Akiba Takeo, National Security Advisor
- Mr. Funakoshi Takehiro, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #7 (Personal meeting with Japanese PM Kishida Ends) Sept. 21, 2024

- PM Kishida's vehicle left the President's home at 12:11 pm.
- According to the Japanese side, the meeting began at 11:01 am and ended at 12:05 pm.
- Several members of the Japanese press including the pool camera crew were present for PM Kishida's arrival, but no Japanese press were spotted for his departure.

**Updated schedule from the Japanese side:**
- Evening: Kishida-Modi bilateral meeting (Closed Press)

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #8 (Background on Bilat with Indian PM Modi) Sept. 21, 2024

- Indian PM Modi is visiting the U.S. from Sep. 21–23. After the Quad Leaders Summit in Delaware, he will visit New York for the Indian community gathering (Sep. 22) and the Summit of the Future (Sep. 23).
- In New York, PM Modi will also attend other UNGA events, bilateral meetings with world leaders, and an event with U.S. CEOs in AI, semiconductors, and biotech.
- Mr. Modi (Narendra, 74) has been Prime Minister of India since May 26, 2014; previously Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001–2014).

**Indian Perspective on the Quad (FM Jaishankar, July 2024):**
1. Satisfaction with Quad’s integration in foreign policies
2. Appreciation for the expanded agenda
3. Platform generating practical outcomes, not just talk
4. Cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and global good
5. Strong interactive dynamic among Quad members (bilateral/trilateral)

- Analysis by Richard M. Rossow (CSIS): India focuses on job creation and trade balance with Quad partners.
- Embassy of India: No announcement about PM Modi meeting former President Trump in New York.

**Past Biden-Modi Bilateral Meetings:**
- Sep 8–9, 2023 (New Delhi, India) – Bilat on G20 sidelines, Joint Statement, Indian Readout
- June 22, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – PM Modi’s state visit, Joint Statement, Indian Readout
- Nov 15, 2022 (Bali, Indonesia) – Bilat on G20 sidelines, Readouts from both sides
- May 24, 2022 (Tokyo, Japan) – Bilat on Quad Summit sidelines, Readouts from both sides
- Sep 24, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – Bilat on Quad Summit sidelines, Joint Statement

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #9 (Personal meeting with India PM Modi Begins) Sept. 21, 2024

- Biden-Modi personal meeting is **closed press**.
- While your pool was holding near President Biden's home, PM Modi's vehicle passed by at 1:09 pm.
- Members of the Indian press were present as well.

**White House Info:**
- The President is hosting a personal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India.

**U.S. Delegation:**
- T.H. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
- T.H. Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
- T.H. Eric Garcetti, Ambassador of the United States to India

**India Delegation:**
- Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
- Mr. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States
- Mr. Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 10 on Saturday 9/21/24
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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #10 (Personal meeting with Indian PM Modi Ends) Sept. 21, 2024

- PM Modi's vehicle left the President's home at 2:28 pm.
- No Indian press were spotted for his departure.

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #11 (POTUS Moving) Sep. 21, 2024

- POTUS left his home at 2:50 pm and arrived at Archmere Academy (where President Biden attended school) at 3:10 pm.
- From the White House:

Traveling with the President via motorcade en route to Archmere Academy:
- Secretary Antony Blinken, U.S. Department of State
- Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President & National Security Advisor
- Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
- Ryan Montoya, Assistant to the President & Director of Scheduling & Advance
- Ethan Rosenzweig, Acting Chief of Protocol of the United States
- Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador to Australia
- Jacob Spreyer, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the President

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #12 (POTUS Greeting Quad Leaders and Family Photo) Sep. 21, 2024

- Your pool was on the riser to capture the arrival of the Prime Ministers of Australia, Japan, and then India.
- POTUS greeted PM Albanese of Australia with a handshake at 3:26 pm, PM Kishida of Japan with a hug at 3:35 pm, and PM Modi of India with a hug at 3:58 pm.
- POTUS took photos with each leader individually.
- From the White House: POTUS is welcoming leaders to the Quad Leaders’ Summit and participating in a Family Photo.

Participants:
- T.H. Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia
- H.E. Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan
- H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India

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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #13 (Quad Family Photo and Pool Spray) Sep. 21, 2024

- All Quad leaders participated in a family photo at 4:00 pm.
- POTUS responded "Way beyond November" when asked if the Quad would survive beyond the election in November.
- Pool was led into a hall at 4:04 pm for a pool spray at the top of the Quad Leaders Summit. It was live streamed at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/.
- POTUS spoke first, followed by PM Modi (in Hindi), PM Kishida (in Japanese), and PM Albanese, with simultaneous interpretation for remarks.

Highlights from remarks:
PM Modi: Expressed pleasure at participating in the Quad summit, emphasized shared democratic values, rules-based international order, and positive cooperation in health security, technology, climate change, and capacity building. Mentioned India will host the 2025 Quad Leaders Summit.

PM Kishida: Highlighted importance of FOIP (Free and Open Indo-Pacific), coordination with regional countries including ASEAN, South Asia, and Pacific Islands, and practical cooperation benefiting the region.

PM Albanese: Thanked POTUS for hosting, praised collaboration through the Quad on strategic issues including clean energy, climate, health security, technology, cyber resilience, infrastructure, maritime security, and counterterrorism.

Pool was ushered out at 4:17 pm.

From the White House:
President hosting meeting with Prime Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan for Quad Leaders’ Summit.

Delegations:
U.S.: President, Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Kurt Campbell, Caroline Kennedy, Eric Garcetti, Mira Rapp-Hooper, Lindsey Ford, Josh Rubin
Australia: Anthony Albanese, Kevin Rudd, Kathy Klugman, Graham Fletcher, Alexandra Stevenson, Katie Connolly, Hayley Limbrick, Dougal McInnes
India: Narendra Modi, S. Jaishankar, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Vikram Misri, Deepak Mittal, Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur, Hiren Joshi, Vivek Kumar
Japan: Kishida Fumio, Moriya Hiroshi, Akiba Takeo, Shimada Takashi, Otsuru Tetsuya, Yamada Shigeo, Funakoshi Takehiro, Kobe Yasuhiro

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 14 on Saturday 9/21/24
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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #14 (Quadrilateral Cancer Moonshot) Sep. 21, 2024

- Quad leaders delivered remarks on the Quadrilateral Cancer Moonshot.
- Live streamed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYD8Ik1x3uQ.
- POTUS spoke first, followed by PM Modi (Hindi), PM Kishida (Japanese), and PM Albanese, with simultaneous interpretation for Modi and Kishida's remarks.

Highlights from remarks:
POTUS: Shared personal story about his son Beau who passed from aggressive brain cancer. Announced the Quad Cancer Moonshot, aiming to fight cancer globally starting with cervical cancer. Emphasized that nothing is beyond capacity when acting together.

PM Modi: Announced India's contribution of sampling kits, detection kits, vaccines worth $7.5 million, and support in radiotherapy treatment. Highlighted the human-centered approach: “not just for nations, it is for the people.”

PM Kishida: Japan providing equipment, technical cooperation, and support via international organizations. Collaborating with US, Australia, and India research institutions on cervical cancer measures.

PM Albanese: Highlighted the initiative as reflecting President Biden's leadership values—ambition, empathy, vision, and compassion—and emphasized its personal significance to the President and all leaders.

From the White House:
President delivering remarks at the Quadrilateral Cancer Moonshot announcement.

Speaking Program:
- The President
- H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India
- H.E. Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan
- T.H. Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 15 on Saturday 9/21/24
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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #15 (Quad Dinner Menu) Sep. 21, 2024

From the White House:
Quad Summit Dinner

- Tonight’s dinner was prepared by James Beard nominated Chef Antimo DiMeo, Executive Chef of the Bardea Restaurant Group, Wilmington, Delaware.

Menu
- Caprese Salad: Mozzarella di Bufala, Scarlet Red Baby Tomato, Basil, Sicilian Oregano
- Washugyu Strip Steak: Lemon Risotto, Pistachio, Black Lime
- Vegetarian Dinner Option: Root Vegetable Pave, Lemon Risotto, Pistachio, Black Lime
- Pescatarian Dinner Option: Red Snapper, Lemon Risotto, Pistachio, Black Lime
- Gelato Trio: Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Pistachio, Cocoa Crumble, Pizzelle

Wine
- Schramsberg, “Blanc de Blancs,” North Coast, California
- Model Farm, “Wildcat Mountain,” Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California
- O’Shaughnessy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 16 on Saturday 9/21/24
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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #16 (SAOs background briefing) Sep. 21, 2024

Two SAOs talked to the pool after the Cancer Moonshot event. Highlights:

- Wide-ranging discussion covering security in the Indo Pacific, economics, technology, and new cooperation opportunities in Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, and South Asia.
- Reviewed and steered future Quad initiatives, including the Quad Cancer Moonshot targeting cervical cancer through vaccination, diagnostics, and screenings.
- Discussed deepening maritime security partnerships, expansion of Indo Pacific maritime domain awareness, Quad logistics network, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief cooperation, and the first-ever Quad Coast Guard exercise next year.
- Leaders thanked PM Kishida for his tenure and President Biden for leadership in institutionalizing Quad cooperation.

Q&A Highlights:
- US assesses Xi Jinping is changing tactics, not overall strategy for Pacific; South China Sea issues discussed, including coercive actions against the Philippines.
- Nippon Steel-US Steel deal did not come up in Biden-Kishida bilat.
- Human rights and democracy are always discussed in meetings; no specific details characterized for Modi bilat.
- North Korea touched on; strong alignment among Quad members; Russian military assistance to North Korea noted.
- President Biden and PM Modi discussed a range of global security issues including Ukraine and Indo Pacific matters; specifics not characterized.

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 17 on Saturday 9/21/24
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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #17 (Quad Leaders Departure) Sep. 21, 2024

- After the closed-press Quad Leaders dinner, the four leaders departed.
- Sequence of departures:
  • 8:43 pm: POTUS met PM Modi, shook hands, Modi departed.
  • 8:46 pm: POTUS met PM Kishida, shook hands, Kishida departed.
  • 8:50 pm: POTUS met PM Albanese; POTUS said “it's not good bye, it's never good bye” when asked about saying farewell to Quad. They talked briefly before POTUS went inside.
- POTUS did not answer any shouted questions from the pool.

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POTUS Foreign Pool Report 18 on Saturday 9/21/24
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Subject: POTUS Foreign Pool Report #18 (Lid and Official Timeline) Sep. 21, 2024

- POTUS returned home at 9:27 pm; a travel/photo lid was in place.
- Official timeline from the Japanese side:
  • 09:33 am: PM Kishida arrived at Philadelphia International Airport
  • 11:01 am – 12:05 pm: Personal meeting between President Biden and PM Kishida
  • 01:27 pm – 02:02 pm: Bilateral meeting between PM Albanese and PM Kishida
  • 04:05 pm – 06:04 pm: Quad Leaders meeting
  • 06:14 pm – 06:33 pm: Bilateral meeting between PM Modi and PM Kishida
  • 06:41 pm – 07:01 pm: Quad Leaders Cancer Moonshot announcement
  • 07:37 pm – 08:43 pm: Quad Leaders dinner

- "Have a good evening to all or Oyasumi nasai."

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Pool reports before 2021 have not yet been released in the University of Maryland Libraries' Pool Reports Collection.
2021年以前のプールリポートは、メリーランド大学デジタル図書館のコレクションにはまだ公開されていません。

Vice President Biden Holds Dinner with Vice President Xi Jinping of China at US Naval Observatory
バイデン副大統領、副大統領公邸で中国の習近平国家副主席と夕食会に出席

VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report on Tuesday 2/14/12
2012年 2月 14日（火）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート
Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report-Chinese VP Xi Arrival NavObs 2/14/2012

Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden host a dinner for Vice President Xi at their residence, the Naval Observatory, and Vice President Xi's arrival is pooled press.
While the foreign pool was waiting for an escort at the main entrance of the NavObs, Vice President's motorcade arrived at 6:04pm.
Pool was ushered in the front drive of the Vice President's residence at 6:38pm.
There were about 15 poolers from US and Chinese sides, smaller than I expected.
A military honor cordon by the Military District of Washington lined both sides of the front drive.
It was really dark and hard to see, but your foreign pool only recognized Secretary of Defense Panetta arriving at 6:49pm, but full guest list and menu provided by the office of the Vice President are at the bottom of the email.
Vice President Biden and Dr Biden came out to greet Vice President Xi, and his motorcade arrived at 6:59pm.
Both vice presidents shook hands, Dr Biden, who wears a sequined dress, joined a very quick photo session in front of the entrance.
Both vice presidents and Dr Biden smiled, Vice President said, "Thank you all very much," and they went inside the residence.
Pool was ushered out at 7:02pm.

Background:
Vice President Xi arrived in the afternoon at Joint Base Andrews yesterday, and met President Obama, Vice President Biden, and other senior Administration officials today.
This is one of the reciprocal visits by both vice presidents, and Vice President Biden visited in China on August last year.
When Mr Biden was in Beijing last summer, he stopped by a small restaurant, which specializes in intestines soup for a lunch.
Right after his visit was reported via internet, many people lined up to experience what he ate.
According to Reuters, Vice President Biden and his entourage ordered five bowls of noodles, 10 steamed buns, etc and this, so-called "Biden Set," became very popular.

Have a happy rest of Valentine Day to all.

Taka Abe

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GUEST LIST:
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN and DR. BIDEN
The Honorable Tony Blinken, Deputy Assistant to the President & National Security Advisor, Office of the Vice President
The Honorable Lael Brainard, Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, Department of the Treasury
The Honorable Stephen G. Breyer, Associate Justice, The Supreme Court
The Honorable John Bryson, Secretary, Department of Commerce
The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary, Department of State
The Honorable Kurt M. Campbell, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, State Department
Madame Chen Naiqing, Spouse, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United States, The People's Republic of China
The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary, Department of State
His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Vice Foreign Minister, The People's Republic of China
Ms. Deng Ying, Deputy Director General of the Protocol Department of MFA, The People's Republic of China
The Honorable Tom E. Donilon, Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor, Office of the National Security Advisor
The Honorable Michael B. Froman, Assistant to the President and Deputy NSA for International Economic Affairs, National Security Council
His Excellency Gao Hucheng, China International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce, The People's Republic of China
The Honorable Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary, Department of the Treasury
His Excellency Han Changfu, Minister of Agriculture, The People's Republic of China
The Honorable Valerie Bowman Jarrett, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement, White House
The Honorable Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative, Office of the United States Trade Representative
The Honorable Gary Faye Locke, U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China
Mr. Lu Kang, Deputy Director General of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of MFA, The People's Republic of China
Mr. Ma Jisheng, Deputy Director General of the Information Department of MFA, The People's Republic of China
The Honorable Leon Panetta, Secretary, Department of Defense
The Honorable Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, State Department
His Excellency Shi Zhihong, Vice Minister of Policy Research Office of CPC Central Committee, The People's Republic of China
The Honorable Gene Sperling, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council, National Economic Council
The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary, Department of Agriculture
Mr. Wang Qing, Deputy Director General of the Central Guard Bureau, The People's Republic of China
His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President, People's Republic of China
Mr. Xie Feng, Director-General of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the MFA, The People's Republic of China
His Excellency Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, The People's Republic of China
His Excellency Yuan Guiren, Minister of Education, The People's Republic of China
His Excellency Zhang Xiaoqiang, Vice Chairman of NDRC, The People's Republic of China
His Excellency Zhang Yesui, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United States, The People's Republic of China
Mr. Zheng Yi, Political Counselor, The People's Republic of China
Mr. Zhong Shaojun, Secretary of the Vice President, The People's Republic of China
Mr. Zhou Xingbing, Security Secretary of the Vice President, The People's Republic of China
His Excellency Zhu Guangyao, Vice Minister of Finance, The People's Republic of China

Menu:
DELAWARE CRAB CAKES
Corn Salad, Mache and Basil Tartar Sauce
BALSAMIC MARINATED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Balsamic Shallot Sauce
WILD RICE AND ORZO PILAF
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
Ancho Honey Glaze
POACHED PEARS
Tuile and Ginger Pear Sorbet
Hall Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2010
Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Nappy Valley 2009

Bide Administration バイデン政権

Vice President Harris Meets Quad Leaders at the White House
ハリス副大統領、ホワイトハウスでクアッド（日豪印）首脳と会談

VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Friday 9/24/21
2021年 9月 24日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/23a8f3e8-72c7-46a1-894b-bc969dface35


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #1 (9/24/21) - Greetings

- Good afternoon or Konnichiwa from the White House.
- My name is Taka Abe with Japan's Nippon Television. It’s my pleasure to be your foreign pool reporter this afternoon covering Vice President Harris's meeting with leaders of the Quad:
  • Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
  • Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga
- The meeting is scheduled for 4:45 pm in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
- Your pool was COVID tested earlier today.
- This morning VP Harris was in New York where she appeared on "The View" remotely after two of the co-hosts tested positive for breakthrough COVID cases right before her scheduled in-studio appearance.
- On the show, she said that they are strong women and that she knows they will be fine.
- She also said: "it really does speak to the fact that they are vaccinated and vaccines really make all the difference because otherwise we would be concerned about how hospitalization and worse."
- According to Sabrina Singh, VP Harris's deputy press secretary, the Vice President did not have contact with the hosts before the show, and her schedule today will continue as planned.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Friday 9/24/21
2021年 9月 24日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/670e7460-b930-42b7-9510-ffbe4a14563b


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #2 (9/24/21) - Background

- Before the pool spray of the meeting, some background information is provided:
  • President Biden hosted the first Quad Leaders Meeting virtually on March 12, 2021.
  • The Quad launched the vaccine partnership, climate working group, and the critical and emerging technology working group.
  • The second Quad Leaders Meeting was held in person at the White House today.

- Australian Prime Minister Morrison:
  • Met President Biden in New York on Tuesday, 21st September 2021.
  • Met Secretary of Defense Austin and Speaker Pelosi separately in DC on Wednesday, 22nd September 2021.
  • Sworn in as PM in August 2018; re-elected May 2019 after the “miracle” federal election.
  • Next federal election date unknown.
  • New embassy building on 16th St expected to complete in early 2023.

- Indian Prime Minister Modi:
  • Met VP Harris and PM Suga separately on 23rd September in DC; first in-person meeting with both.
  • PM Modi and PM Suga spoke by phone three times: Sep 2020, Mar 2021, Apr 2021.
  • Sworn in as PM in May 2014; re-elected May 2019 after landslide victory.
  • Current term ends in 2024.

- Japanese Prime Minister Suga:
  • Had breakfast meeting with PM Morrison this morning for over an hour.
  • Previous in-person meeting with PM Morrison: June 2021 at G7 Summit in UK.
  • First and only meeting with VP Harris: April 2021.
  • Met Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Tokyo, Aug 2021 during Paralympic Games.
  • Became PM Sep 16, 2020; announced Sep 3, 2021 he will not run in upcoming LDP leadership election.
  • LDP leadership election: Sep 29, 2021; candidates:
    • Fumio Kishida: Former Foreign Minister, attended elementary school in New York
    • Sanae Takaichi: Former Internal Affairs Minister, Congressional Fellow for Rep. Schroeder (D-CO)
    • Seiko Noda: LDP Executive Acting Secretary General, studied in Michigan in high school
    • Taro Kono: Current Vaccine Minister, Former Foreign & Defense Minister, Georgetown SFS '86
  • Whoever wins LDP leadership likely becomes next PM at extraordinary parliamentary session Oct 4, 2021.
  • PM Suga's term will end in 10 days.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 3 on Friday 9/24/21
2021年 9月 24日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 3

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/d490e740-3ad3-45a3-8a52-0907409e54ee


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #3 (9/24/21) - PM Modi won't be here

- Pool was informed that Indian PM Modi will not attend the Quad meeting with VP Harris due to scheduling reasons.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 4 on Friday 9/24/21
2021年 9月 24日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 4

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/d1e853eb-bbe9-43f5-b348-d372eafd8e88


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #4 (9/24/21) - Quad Leaders Mtg

- Pool was led into the Ceremonial Office at 4:12 pm for a pool spray at the top of VP Harris's meeting with Quad leaders.
- Pool was outside the room for a while, then ushered back in at 4:53 pm. Three leaders were already inside and wore masks.
- Leaders sat at a large oval table.
- VP Harris spoke first, noting discussion of issues including the climate crisis and pandemic.
- Australian PM Morrison spoke, followed by Japanese PM Suga (in Japanese). PM Suga expressed appreciation for US leadership and noted this was the first in-person Quad meeting.
- No questions were taken from the pool.
- Pool was ushered out at 5 pm.
- Unlike usual practice, VP Harris did not go out on the balcony for a photo op with foreign leaders.
- According to Australian Embassy staff, PM Morrison planned a press availability around 6 pm near the pebble beach.

Taka Abe
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 5 on Friday 9/24/21
2021年 9月 24日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 5

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/9abdf192-3f16-40b1-928b-e2fc22cb2229


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #5 (9/24/21) - Delegations

- US Delegation:
  • VP Harris
  • T.H. Dr. Philip Gordon, Special Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President

- Australia Delegation:
  • T.H. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia
  • Ms. Michelle Chan, National Security Adviser and Senior Adviser (International) to the Prime Minister

- Japan Delegation:
  • H.E. Suga Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan
  • Mr. Yamada Shigeo, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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Washington DC News Bureau
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 6 on Friday 9/24/21
2021年 9月 24日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 6

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/20071aaa-b78d-477e-928b-d7c6977bdf28


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #6 (9/24/21) - Some Quotes

- VP Harris:
It is an honor to greet you and receive you in our official office. It's good to see you PM (Suga) again and thank you for being a host to my husband when he attended the Paralympics. PM (Morrison) it's good to see you in person after a lengthy telephone conversation where we discussed many issues of mutual importance. Today is an important day. You had a meeting with the President where we renew the partnership we have based on mutual interest and shared challenges. Today we will discuss our partnership, challenges, be it the pandemic and our desire to end the pandemic. Our concern to addressing the climate crisis. To discuss what we can do as partners in terms of shared and mutual prosperity and assist our neighbors and friends. We discussed what the pandemic made clear about supply chain issues. We must cooperate and coordinate in that regard. Finally, cyber security, an issue that presents an ongoing threat to each of our nations. There is great work that can be done through technology but it can also be weaponized. I want to welcome you and thank you. The US is a proud member of the Indo-Pacific region. We look forward to continuing with our partnership and strengthening the work we do together.

- Australian PM Morrison:
It's great to be here with you and my friend Suga. We thank him for his participation as the leader of his country. We'll miss you. VP, you have a unique perspective of the Indo-Pacific because you're a west coaster. We welcome that perspective. On COVID, looking to discuss how the pandemic becomes a pandemic of the disadvantaged. Australia is one of the most multicultural countries on earth. Whether it's cyber security issues, defense security issues with the AUKUS partnership we announced that week. It's good to be here in Washington and close the week of reaffirming our strong alliances and the 70th year of the ANZUS alliance.

- Japanese PM Suga (English translation):
A few minutes ago at the WH Biden hosted the first in-person Quad summit. I extend my respect to the US for its leadership. Today's summit was useful in reaffirming our commitment for a free and open Indo-Pacific and adding momentum to our cooperation of the Quad. The last time we met VP Harris, was our meeting in April when I visited the US. It's a pleasure to see you again. Our discussion in April covered extensive ground, including challenges faced by our countries, friendship between Oakland and Yokohama. It was a meaningful meeting. Last month I had the opportunity to meet your husband who attended the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games. I thank the US for its consistent support for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Thank you for hosting this session.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 7 on Friday 9/24/21
2021年 9月 24日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 7

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/997a7fe8-896e-43a7-add9-a9f7114ffd36


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #7 (9/24/21) - Official Timeline

- According to the Japanese side, VP Harris's meeting with Quad leaders began at 4:54 pm and ended at 5:47 pm.
- That's it from your foreign pool reporter today.
- "Have a great weekend to all."

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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Vice President Harris Holds Breakfast Meeting with Prime Minister Kishida at US Naval Observatory
ハリス副大統領、副大統領公邸で岸田首相と朝食会に出席

VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 1 on Friday 1/13/23
2023年 1月 13日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 1

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/acfd9b2d-674a-4188-8534-78494cf4a633


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #1 (1/13/23) - Greetings and background information

- Good morning or Ohayo gozaimasu from the VP Residence.
- Your foreign pool reporter is Taka Abe from Japan's Nippon Television, covering VP Harris's breakfast meeting with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan at the VP Residence, United States Naval Observatory, scheduled at 10 am.
- They will discuss U.S.-Japan space cooperation and other bilateral and global issues.
- Note: In official documents, Japanese names are written with the family name first. So "Kishida" is the family name, "Fumio" is the given name.
- President Biden’s meeting with PM Kishida at the White House will be covered by my Japanese foreign pool counterpart, Mineko Tokito Abe.
- Today’s working breakfast is the 2nd meeting between VP Harris and PM Kishida.
- Their 1st meeting was held in Tokyo, Japan on Sep. 26, 2022, during the State Funeral of former PM Abe Shinzo. Topics included regional and global issues such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China, and North Korea.
  • Readouts from both governments:
    White House Readout
    MOFA Japan Readout
- According to the Japanese side, they held a 40-minute bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, followed by a 1-hour dinner hosted by PM Kishida for the U.S. delegation.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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Nippon Television
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 2 on Friday 1/13/23
2023年 1月 13日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 2

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/e49599ee-7757-4954-b895-9b6242110139


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #2 (1/13/23) - Schedule

- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has been on tour in Europe and North America, visiting 5 countries in 7 days. The travel distance is roughly equivalent to circling the globe.
- Highlights of PM Kishida's tour schedule (according to the Japanese government):
  • Sun, Jan 8: Departed Japan
  • Mon, Jan 9: Arrived Paris, France. Joint press opportunity with President Macron, dinner, and 30-min tete-a-tete meeting.
  • Tue, Jan 10: Departed Paris → Arrived Rome, Italy. Met PM Meloni (58 min) and held a working lunch. Departed Rome → Arrived London, UK.
  • Wed, Jan 11: Met UK PM Sunak (58 min). Departed London → Arrived Ottawa, Canada.
  • Thu, Jan 12: Met Canadian PM Trudeau (63 min) and held joint press conference. Departed Ottawa → Arrived DC.
  • Fri, Jan 13 (today): Morning wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery. Meeting with VP Harris. Meeting with President Biden and working lunch at White House. Address at SAIS at 3pm. Participation in U.S.-Japan space cooperation framework at NASA HQ at 4:30pm. Dinner with U.S. Congress members in the evening.
  • Sat, Jan 14 (tomorrow): PM Kishida will hold press conference, wrap up trip, and depart DC for Japan.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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Washington DC News Bureau
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 3 on Friday 1/13/23
2023年 1月 13日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 3

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/c93987df-56a6-4d65-992e-cba5f7224531


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #3 (1/13/23) - PM Kishida Arrival

- VP Harris came out from the main entrance to greet Japanese Prime Minister Kishida. His vehicle arrived at 9:58 am.
- PM Kishida exited the vehicle without wearing a mask.
- They had a very quick photo session in front of the entrance.
- VP Harris spoke first, followed by PM Kishida in Japanese.
- Per the English translation, PM Kishida said: "I look forward to exchanging views today on various topics including US-Japan alliance, establishing a free and open Indo-Pacific, and a space cooperation that I know you are very, a you're eager about. So I look forward to our very frank and candid discussions."
- They went inside the residence without responding to shouted questions at 10:01 am.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 4 on Friday 1/13/23
2023年 1月 13日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 4

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/348c82be-7417-4e20-856b-595ce0cea7e6


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #4 (1/13/23) - Official Timeline

- Per the Japanese side, the breakfast meeting between VP Harris and PM Kishida began at 10:03 am and finished at 11:00 am.
- That concludes coverage from your foreign pool reporter for the VP Harris-PM Kishida breakfast meeting.

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report 5 on Friday 1/13/23
2023年 1月 13日（金）配信 副大統領フォーリンプールリポート 5

リポート原文はこちら: https://whpool.lib.umd.edu/search/id/a4177ebc-91ef-4c42-90c6-f07bac285952


Subject: VPOTUS Foreign Pool Report #5 (1/13/23) - Japanese Delegation list

- Per the Vice President's Office, attendees for the breakfast meeting from the Japanese side were as follows:
  • H.E. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan
  • H.E. Hayashi Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan
  • Mr. Kihara Seiji, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary
  • Mr. Akiba Takeo, National Security Advisor
  • H.E. Tomita Koji, Ambassador of Japan to the United States
  • Mr. Yamada Shigeo, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • Mr. Kobe Yasuhiro, Director-General

Best regards,

Taka Abe
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Nippon Television
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米国政府関連報道において、現場対応から大型取材案件まで、企画・調整・進行管理を担う。
• 米政府機関の定例記者会見や政府高官演説の要約メモ作成（ストレートニュース対応）
• ブレイキングニュースにおける緊急情報収集、現地入り、テレビ中継準備への迅速対応
• 米政府高官インタビューの実現及びその事前交渉
（大統領、ファーストレディ（日本メディアで唯一）、国務省長官、ヒラリー・クリントン氏（日本メディア初）、ナンシー・ペロシ氏（日本メディアで唯一）
• 特集企画の立案、取材許可の取得、事前調整および現場取材
• 大規模取材プロジェクトの企画・進行管理
• 取材チームのスケジュール管理および現場調整
• イベント・国際会議取材のプロデュースおよびロジスティクス管理Oversees planning, coordination, and execution of field coverage and large-scale reporting projects in U.S. government-related news.
• Preparation of summary briefs for regular press briefings at U.S. government agencies and speeches by senior officials (hard news coverage)
• Rapid response to breaking news, including urgent information gathering, on-site deployment, and preparation for live television broadcasts
• Arranging interviews with senior U.S. officials, including the President, the First Lady (only Japanese media), Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton (first for Japanese media), and Nancy Pelosi (only Japanese media)
• Developing feature story proposals, securing press credentials and access, pre-interview coordination, and on-site reporting
• Planning and managing large-scale reporting projects
• Coordinating schedules and field operations of reporting teams
• Producing coverage for events and international conferences, including logistics management

Takaaki Abe asking questions during a press conference at the White House

米国政治・外交分野を中心に、政府機関の現場取材および国際報道に従事。
• ホワイトハウスおよび国務省の定例記者会見での質疑
• ホワイトハウス代表記者として英語によるプールリポート（報道記録）を作成
• 外交・安全保障および国際ニュースの現場取材
• 米政府高官へのオンカメラインタビュー（米大統領報道官、下院議員ら）
• 米政府高官、政府関係者、大使館関係者への継続的取材Engaged in on-site reporting and international coverage, focusing on U.S. politics and foreign affairs.
• Asking questions at regular press briefings at the White House and the State Department
• Serving as a White House pool reporter and filing English-language pool reports
• Conducting field reporting on diplomacy, national security, and international affairs
• Conducting on-camera interviews with senior U.S. government officials (e.g., White House Press Secretary, members of Congress)
• Providing ongoing coverage and source-based reporting involving U.S. officials, government representatives, and embassy personnel

米国内外の取材において、現場実務および関係各所との調整を担当。
• 取材チームおよび撮影班の現場コーディネート（米大統領就任式7回、米大統領選挙共和党・民主党全国大会8回）
• メディア関係者と政府関係者間の連絡・調整
• イベントや国際会議取材の現場サポート（APEC首脳会議2回）
• 取材準備、機材管理、ロジスティクス補助および現場運転
Responsible for on-the-ground operations and coordination with multiple parties in domestic and international news coverage.
• Coordinating reporting teams and camera crews on-site (7 U.S. presidential inaugurations, 8 Republican and Democratic national conventions)
• Liaising between media representatives and government officials
• Escorting and supporting coverage of events and international conferences (2 APEC summits)
• Managing logistics, equipment preparation, and providing on-site driving support

報道記事や特集企画における背景情報調査を担当。
• データ分析および統計資料の収集
• 政策、外交、及び安全保障関連のリサーチ
• 関係者インタビューの準備および質問リスト作成Responsible for background research in news reporting and feature projects.
• Conducting data analysis and gathering statistical information
• Research on policy, diplomacy, and national security issues
• Preparing interviews and drafting question lists for key sources

報道現場における映像記録と素材管理を担当。
• 記者会見やイベントの撮影
• 中継カメラの運用
• 撮影素材の整理・管理
• 取材内容の映像化およびニュース映像制作の補助Responsible for video recording and media asset management in news coverage.
• Filming press briefings and events
• Operating live broadcast cameras
• Organizing and managing video materials
• Translating coverage into video content and assisting in news video production

日本人初のホワイトハウス側代表記者（プールリポーター）として、オバマ、トランプ、バイデンの3政権にわたり活動。英語でリアルタイムのプールリポート（報道記録）を執筆し、500人以上のジャーナリストおよび米政府高官に配信。
また、ホワイトハウスを取材する海外メディアグループの日本人初かつ唯一の会長に選出され、米政府と海外メディアとの取材交渉・調整を担当。・日米首脳会談、米中首脳会談、国際会議など日米両国で計13回プールリポーターを担当
・米大統領4人（ブッシュ、オバマ、トランプ、バイデン）の海外訪問に29か国・45回同行取材。主な海外取材国は、中国、ロシア、インド、パキスタン、イスラエル、ドイツ、フランス、イタリア、ポーランド、リトアニア、トルコ、カナダ、韓国、ベトナムなど。
・主な国際会議の取材経験：APEC首脳会議10回、G7/G8サミット11回、G20サミット8回、NATO首脳会議3回、クアッド首脳会合2回、米州首脳会議1回。【政権別エピソード】
■ ブッシュ大統領
同時多発テロをワシントンD.C.で経験。イラク戦争開始直前、ポルトガル領アゾレス諸島で行われた米英西3か国首脳緊急会談を現地取材。
■ オバマ大統領
現職大統領として初の広島訪問を現地取材。
■ トランプ大統領
大統領に直接9回質問（第1次政権でホワイトハウスで質問した唯一の日本人ジャーナリスト）。
米朝首脳会談開催都市候補に関する情報を米政府高官から独自入手。シンガポールおよびベトナムでの史上初の米朝首脳会談を現地取材。
■ バイデン大統領
大統領に直接2回質問（ホワイトハウスで質問した日本人ジャーナリストとしては唯一）。
広島訪問を現地取材し、関連情報を米政府高官から独自入手。Served as the first Japanese journalist to act as a White House pool reporter, covering the administrations of Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden.
Filed and distributed real-time pool reports in English to more than 500 journalists and senior U.S. government officials.
Also elected as the first and only Japanese president of the White House Foreign Press Group overseeing negotiations and coordination between the White House and the international press corps.• Served as pool reporter a total of 13 times at U.S.–Japan and U.S.–China summit meetings and major international conferences in both the United States and Japan.• Traveled with four U.S. presidents — George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden — on overseas trips to 29 countries (45 trips total), including China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Israel, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, Turkey, Canada, South Korea, and Vietnam.• Major international conferences covered:
o 10 APEC Leaders’ Meetings
o 11 G7/G8 Summits
o 8 G20 Summits
o 3 NATO Summits
o 2 Quad Leaders’ Meetings
o 1 Summit of the AmericasAdministration-Specific Highlights
■ George W. Bush
Covered the September 11 terrorist attacks from Washington, D.C.
Reported on-site from the Azores (Portugal) ahead of the Iraq War, covering the emergency trilateral summit of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Spain.
■ Barack Obama
Covered President Obama’s historic visit to Hiroshima, the first by a sitting U.S. president.
■ Donald Trump
Asked the President questions directly nine times (the only Japanese journalist to question President Trump at the White House during his first term).
Obtained exclusive information from senior U.S. officials regarding potential host cities for the U.S.–North Korea summit. Reported on-site from the historic U.S.–North Korea summits in Singapore and Vietnam.
■ Joe Biden
Asked the President questions directly twice (the only Japanese journalist to question President Biden at the White House).
Covered President Biden’s visit to Hiroshima and obtained related information independently from senior U.S. officials.

Takaaki Abe with fellow journalists in Washington, D.C.

・報道官による定例記者会見に継続的に出席し、質疑を行う
・国務省高官への取材を通じて独自情報を入手するなど、外交案件を継続的にカバー・Regularly attended and asked questions at the State Department’s daily press briefings.
・Conducted ongoing coverage of diplomatic affairs, obtaining exclusive information through reporting with senior State Department officials.

米国内外の主要軍事拠点を取材し、安全保障政策の最前線を現場から報道。
・メリーランド州アナポリスの海軍士官学校で、自衛隊連絡官に密着取材
・バージニア州ラングレー空軍基地でF-22ラプターを取材
・フロリダ州タンパの中央軍司令部（CENTCOM）で独自取材
・ニューメキシコ州のミサイル実験場で日米合同ミサイル実験を取材
・デラウェア州ドーバー空軍基地で、アフガニスタン／イラク戦死兵士の棺到着（dignified transfer）を取材
・キューバ・グアンタナモ海軍基地で収容所を取材
・マサチューセッツ州ハンスコム空軍基地で、日本メディアとして初めて海兵隊オスプレイに搭乗取材Covered key military installations in the U.S. and abroad, reporting from the frontlines of security and defense policy.
• Covered the Japan Self-Defense Forces liaison officer at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland
• Reported on F-22 Raptors at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia
• Covered operations at the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Tampa, Florida
• Reported on the Japan–U.S. joint missile tests at the missile range in White Sands, New Mexico
• Covered dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware
• Reported from the detention facilities at Guantánamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba
• Boarded and reported from a U.S. Marine Corps Osprey at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts—the first Japanese media to do so

6期連続アメリカ大統領選挙取材を経験。アイオワ州党員集会５回、ニューハンプシャー州予備選４回、共和党全国大会４回、民主党全国大会４回を現地で取材。選挙集会などを取材した大統領候補は１５人以上。・選挙集会会場内で、陣営関係者への取材、有権者へのインタビュー
・陣営関係者に、選挙キャンペーン戦略や選挙集会開催地に関する情報を入手
・取材や選挙関連データなどから戦況と見通しを分析
・選挙集会取材用のプレスクレデンシャル手配Covered six consecutive U.S. presidential elections, including five Iowa caucuses, four New Hampshire primaries, four Republican national conventions, and four Democratic national conventions. Reported on campaign events for more than 15 presidential candidates.• Conducted on-site reporting with campaign staff and interviewed voters at election events
• Obtained information from campaign teams regarding election strategies and event locations
• Analyzed campaign developments and outlook based on reporting and election-related data
• Arranged press credentials for coverage of campaign events

発生後、緊急で現場入りし情報収集や撮影。
ボストンマラソン爆弾テロ事件、国防総省駅前発砲事件、バージニア工科大学銃乱射事件などResponded immediately on-site to collect information and conduct filming following major incidents.
Covered incidents including the Boston Marathon bombing, Pentagon shooting, and Virginia Tech campus shooting.

取材テーマの企画・立案。その後、リサーチ、アポ取りなどをして取材日程を調整。現地入り後、交渉やインタビューなどの取材、撮影補助。
・米中関係企画：「中国のパンダ外交」を立案し取材
・G7広島サミット企画「原爆をどう伝えるか」：人類初の核実験が行われたニューメキシコ州のトリニティサイトと、米国で最も汚染された核施設があったワシントン州の高校で原爆投下の是非に関するディベート授業の取材を立案し、関係者と交渉後、現地で取材。
・米大統領選挙企画：オバマ大統領候補（当時）と議員との密会を独自取材
・米大統領選挙企画：複数の大統領候補から直接支持するよう説得された特別代議員に密着取材Planned and executed reporting projects, from conceptualization and research to arranging interviews and coordinating on-site coverage. Assisted with field production and negotiation with sources as needed.
・U.S.–China Relations Feature: Conceptualized and reported on “China’s Panda Diplomacy.”
・G7 Hiroshima Summit Feature – “How to Teach the Atomic Bomb”: Planned coverage of the Trinity Site in New Mexico, the site of the world’s first nuclear test, and a high school in Washington State near a highly contaminated nuclear facility, reporting on classroom debates about the morality of the atomic bomb. Negotiated access and conducted on-site interviews.
・U.S. Presidential Election Feature – Private Meeting: Independently covered a private meeting between then-candidate Barack Obama and members of Congress.
・U.S. Presidential Election Feature – Superdelegate Coverage: Followed and reported on a superdelegate who was personally lobbied for support by multiple presidential candidates.

私の経験とネットワークを活かし、以下のサービスを提供します。
• 日米関係、米政治・社会、トレンド、国際情勢などに関する取材、インタビュー及び記事執筆
• アメリカでの現地取材サポート
• 海外メディアとの交渉・調整
• 大規模イベント・会議取材の企画・運営
• 特集企画の立案およびリサーチDrawing on my experience as a Washington-based journalist, I provide the following services to Japanese media organizations:
• Writing articles, conducting interviews, and reporting on U.S.–Japan relations, U.S. politics and society, trends, and international affairs
• Supporting on-site reporting in the United States
• Liaising and coordinating with international media
• Planning and managing coverage of large-scale events and conferences
• Conceptualizing feature stories and conducting research

ご意見・取材依頼・お仕事のご相談はこちらからお気軽にご連絡ください。
For questions, interview requests, or professional inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact me

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