Frictions between Japan and the U.S. are easing up for a change.

Japanese and American interests clashed on this point.

What do you think has caused the present trade friction between Japan and the U.S.?

We must maintain the amicable relations between Japan and the U.S.

I was not yet born when a war between Japan and the U.S. broke out in December 1941.

Taking the opportunity for President Obama to visit Japan as a state guest, the chief trade negotiators of Japan and the U.S. conducted a series of marathon meetings from midnight to early morning.

Meanwhile, one national newspaper put out a headline in its evening edition, which read Japan and the U.S. came to a substantial agreement. This surprised many people including the government officials.