From a luncheon to a Toyota factory: What the Japanese prime minister did in North Carolina

The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came to North Carolina April 11-12 to discuss jobs, business investment and the country’s relationship with the Southeast United States. Kishida landed in the Tar Heel State on Thursday, April 11 after attending a White House State Dinner with the Bidens and many other star-studded guests. On Friday, Kishida traveled around the state with Gov. Roy Cooper to talk jobs and business investments, according to a press release. To solidify the leaders' relationship, Cooper proclaimed April 12 as North Carolina and Japan Friendship Day....