"Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's State Dinner Visit to the US"

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to address Congress to emphasize the importance of the strong partnership between Japan and the U.S. amid tensions in the Asia-Pacific region and skepticism in Congress about U.S. involvement abroad. His visit comes as the U.S. and Japan work to counter China's growing military strength, and he is expected to discuss the future of the relationship between the two countries. Kishida's visit also aims to bolster regional cooperation in the face of China's aggression, but he faces political problems at home, including a plunge in support and a corruption scandal within his ruling party.