Jim Watson, AFP/Getty ImagesDonald Trump (centre L) and First Lady Melania Trump (centre R) walk through an honour cordon as they arrive at Yokota Air Base at Fussa in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump (R) applauds he arrives with his wife Melania Trump (L) to speak to US military personnel at Yokota Air Base at Fussa in Tokyo on November 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump waves as he arrives to speak to US military personnel at Yokota Air Base at Fussa in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump (bottom L-back to camera) greets US troops after speaking during an event with US military personnel at Yokota Air Base at Fussa in Tokyo on November 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
Pool / Kazuhiro Nogikazuhiro Nogi, AFP/Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump (C-L) and his wife Melania (C-R) are welcomed upon arriving at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
In this handout picture released by Japan's Cabinet Public Relations Office via Jiji Press, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shares a light moment with US President Donald Trump (R) while playing golf with Japanse professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama (front L) at the Kasumigaseki Country Club Golf Course in Kawagoe, Saitama prefecture, outside Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017.
U.S. first lady Melania Trump waves to photographers as she and her Japanese counterpart Akie Abe, left, visit Mikimoto Ginza Main Store, Japan's pearl jewelry maker, at Ginza shopping district in Tokyo Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017.
U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, speaks to members of the media before having a dinner at Ginza Ukai Tei restaurant, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Tokyo. Trump is on a five-country trip through Asia traveling to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump (2nd R) and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meet with their wives Melania Trump (2nd L) and Akie Abe (L) for a dinner at a restaurant in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Pool / Kim Kyung-hoonkim Kyung-hoon, AFP/Getty ImagesJapan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and US President Donald Trump (L) meet for a dinner at a restaurant in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Behrouz Mehri, AFP/Getty ImagesUS residents in Japan display a US flag and placards during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Behrouz Mehri, AFP/Getty ImagesUS residents in Japan display a US flag and placards during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Behrouz Mehri, AFP/Getty ImagesUS residents in Japan display placards during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Behrouz Mehri, AFP/Getty ImagesUS residents in Japan display placards during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017. Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Andrew Harnik, The Associated PressPresident Donald Trump, second from left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, depart after having dinner with their wives at Ginza Ukai Tei restaurant, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Tokyo.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, center, speaks with a member of the audience before President Donald Trump arrived for a meeting with U.S. and Japanese Business Leaders at the U.S. Ambassador's residence, Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Tokyo. Trump is on a five country trip through Asia traveling to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Donald Trump, center, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Japan William F. Hagerty, left, recognizes a person from the audience as he gives a speech to U.S. and Japanese Business Leaders at the U.S. Ambassador's residence, Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Tokyo. Trump is on a five country trip through Asia traveling to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
US President Donald Trump addresses US and Japanese business leaders at the US Ambassador Bill Hagerty's (not pictured) official residence in Tokyo on November 6, 2017. President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at the US trade relationship with Japan, saying it was "not fair and open", as he prepared for formal talks with his Japanese counterpart. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
US President Donald Trump (2nd-L) and First Lady Melania (L) are welcomed by Emperor Akihito (2nd-R) and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on November 6, 2017. President Donald Trump lashed out at the US trade relationship with Japan, saying it was "not fair and open", as he prepared for formal talks with his Japanese counterpart. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Laurent FIEVET AND Eugene HoshikoLAURENT FIEVET,EUGENE HOSHIKO/AFP/Getty Images
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Donald Trump (centre L) and First Lady Melania Trump (centre R) walk through an honour cordon as they arrive at Yokota Air Base at Fussa in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2017.
Trump touched down in Japan on November 5, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
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