Tokyo (CNN) President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Saturday eager for a visit salted with flattery and pomp — particularly as he escapes a hostile political environment back home. "Japan has had a substantial edge for many, many years but that's OK," Trump said during short remarks. The state visit will provide an altogether more pleasant vibe than in Washington, where talk of impeachment is now rampant and Trump is seething at Democrats' investigations into his administration. And his diplomatic effort with North Korea has at moments caused deep concern among Japanese officials. Japanese officials were alarmed earlier this month when North Korea resumed test-firing short-range missiles after a long period of relative silence.

Source: CNN May 25, 2019 08:35 UTC