TOKYO/NEW YORK -- The Japanese government is facing an uphill climb to secure Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's maiden visit to Washington, as U.S. President Joe Biden is increasingly consumed with domestic challenges.
International relations
Japan struggles to nail down Kishida visit to White House
New prime minister yearns early visit, but Biden focused on domestic issues
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, greets President Joe Biden at the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow on Nov. 2. The two leaders have yet to hold a formal in-person meeting. © Kyodo
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