Biden's labeling of Japan as xenophobic "regrettable," gov't spokesman says

Japan's top government spokesman said Tuesday that U.S. President Joe Biden's recent labeling of Japan as xenophobic is "regrettable," but pledged to continue efforts to bolster bilateral ties.Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Tokyo has told Washington that Biden's remarks, made last week at a 2024 presidential election fundraising event attended by a large number of Asian American voters, were not based on an accurate understanding of Japan's immigration policy.But Hayashi said at a press conference that Japan believes Biden did not intend to hurt bilateral relations, adding t…READ FULL ARTICLE