Guests at the state dinner for Japan’s prime minister will share the feel of walking over a koi pond

Published April 10, 2024 4:19 PM

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is honoring the friendship between the United States and Japan by transforming the State Floor of the White House into a vibrant spring garden for a glamorous dinner that she and President Joe Biden are hosting for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. And she’s replacing the red carpet in the main hallway with a special floor covering intended to give the 200-plus guests invited to Wednesday’s gathering the feel of walking over a koi pond. Dry-aged rib eye steak and pistachio cake are on the menu. “Graceland” singer Paul Simon will perform after dinner.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.