Japan-United States of America Relations
Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary KIHARA by U.S. Senators
April 1, 2026
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On April 1, commencing at 2:50 p.m., for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. KIHARA Minoru, Chief Cabinet Secretary, received a courtesy call by the delegation led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, United States, during their visit to Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara welcomed the delegation’s visit to Japan and expressed his gratitude for their robust support for the Japan-U.S. Alliance.
- Chief Cabinet Secretary conveyed appreciation to Senator Shaheen in particular for her role to have secured the adoption of the resolution regarding Japan in the U.S. Senate upon Prime Minister Takaichi’s visit to the U.S. last month, as well as to have sponsored the resolution regarding the Japan-U.S. Alliance at the end of last year.
- The both sides exchanged their views on further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. Alliance and deepening Japan-U.S. economic cooperation.
(Reference) The delegation of the U.S. Senators who participated in the courtesy call
- Hon. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, United States Senate (Democrat - New Hampshire)
- Hon. Senator John Curtis, United States Senate (Republican - Utah)
- Hon. Senator Thom Tillis, United States Senate (Republican - North Carolina)
- Honorable Senator Jacky Rosen, United States Senate (Democrat - Nevada)