Donald Trump flew in aboard the Marine One helicopter for a round of golf at Japan’s Mobara Country Club with prime minister Shinzo Abe.
By Darlene Superville and Jill Colvin, Associated Press
May 26 2019 5:26 AM
Donald Trump flew in aboard the Marine One helicopter for a round of golf at Japan’s Mobara Country Club with prime minister Shinzo Abe.
Mr Abe is the US president’s closest friend among world leaders and it was the fifth time they had played golf together since Mr Trump took office.
The Tokyo leader’s strategy is to keep his country out of Mr Trump’s crosshairs amid US-Japan trade tensions and the continued threat North Korea poses to both nations.
Later in the day, Mr Abe will introduce Mr Trump to Japan’s ancient sport of sumo wrestling.
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The president will sit ringside at a championship match in Tokyo featuring the oversized athletes.
He will also present the winner with his own President’s Cup trophy.
The leaders will also venture into Tokyo for a dinner double date with their wives.
A motorcade of golf carts ferried Mr Abe to meet Mr Trump when he arrived at the club.
They exchanged a warm handshake, patted each other on the forearms and posed for a throng of journalists.
