Japan-United States of America Relations
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Golf with President Trump
May 26, 2019
1. On May 26, commencing at around 9:45 a.m. for approximately two hours and thirty minutes, Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, played golf with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, who is paying a State Visit to Japan, at the Mobara Country Club. They were joined by Mr. Aoki Isao, a professional golf player.
2. Prime Minister Abe and President Trump played 16 holes and had breakfast and lunch before and after playing golf. They deepened their friendship amid a cozy atmosphere.
[Reference 1] This is the fifth time the two leaders have played golf together. The last time was in April this year.
[Reference 2] The menu for the lunch was Double Cheeseburger with U.S. beef.