On the second stop of his five-day Asia visit, US President Donald Trump met Japan’s Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday. After the meeting, Trump described the Japanese monarch as “a great man.”

Trump’s visit marked a renewed engagement with Japan’s leadership amid his ongoing tour.

Trump, dressed in a navy suit and gold tie, was warmly welcomed by Emperor Naruhito, who smiled and waved as the US leader arrived. The two shook hands and posed for photographers before entering the palace.

The meeting took place inside a simple room with wooden furniture. The White House later shared a picture of their meeting on X.

The meeting lasted for more than half an hour. Trump told reporters, “A great man,” referring to the emperor, whom he had last met during a state visit

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