The White House Transformed into a Japanese Garden for Japanese Prime Minister's State Visit

The White House transformed into a Japanese garden, complete with a koi pond and floating water lilies. The occasion: the state visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko, who were welcomed at a lavish state dinner organized by American President Joe Biden. The theme of the evening: spring. The state dinner, marking the first visit of a Japanese leader in nine years, underscored the importance of the US-Japan alliance. For the occasion, figures from the world of politics and business gathered at the White House, sporting very elegant outfits in theme. In tribute to the evening's guests of honor, the 'booksellers room' of the presidential residence was decorated with seven huge fans while the floor was covered with a large decal of carp, butterflies, flowers, ocean waves, and other fans. Bill and Hillary Clinton made their entrance hand in hand, Bill Clinton and a very elegant Hillary, in a wisteria dress with a silk robe evocatively Japanese, sharing their excitement for the evening and expressing joy to be part of such a significant event but refused to talk business. 'We're going to have fun tonight,' Hillary said when asked about the 2024 campaign. The couple smiled when they saw the portrait of first lady Hillary Clinton hanging near the entrance. Amazon's boss Jeff Bezos arrived with his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, who turned heads with an extraordinary red dress valued at 2,200 dollars (about 2,000 euros). Not exactly a modest look. Lady Bezos flaunted a dress with a lace bodice that showcased a bold neckline. The highlight? The diamond as big as a meteorite, reminding us of her engagement to the third richest man in the world. Vice President Kamala Harris and the second gentleman Doug Emhoff also made a noteworthy appearance on the red carpet in elegant Valentino gowns. Kamala wore a black dress with a sequined skirt embellished with crystals. As guests crossed the entrance on the lower floor, decorated with fans in honor of Japan, the Bidens welcomed the Kishidas at the main entrance of the White House. The first lady wore a hand-embroidered evening dress in sapphire ombre by Oscar de la Renta. Mrs. Kishida, on the other hand, wore a flowing royal blue dress with a black belt and black floral decorations on the neckline. Among the guests was also actor Robert De Niro with his wife Tiffany Chen in a total white look. The strapless dress was paired with a cloak with black velvet embroidery. The martial arts champion last April made De Niro a father for the seventh time. The guests dined to the performance of musician Paul Simon. The menu included home-cured salmon, steak, and a cherry-themed dessert in honor of President Biden's favorite ice cream flavor. The walls were decorated with colored hydrangeas. The dining tables featured arrangements of hydrangeas and peonies. Some tables were set with a green porcelain service that dates back to the presidency of George W. Bush, while others with plates decorated with floral motifs from the time of President Lyndon B. Johnson.