2021.07.23 13:28Nation

菅首相夫人と日本文化体験　バイデン米大統領夫人

　東京五輪開会式出席のために来日したジル・バイデン米大統領夫人は２３日午前、東京・元赤坂の迎賓館和風別館で、菅真理子首相夫人と日本文化を体験した。好みのお香を入れた「香り袋」をそれぞれ作り、「香道」についても説明を受けた。真理子さんは「日本文化にぜひ触れてほしい」と語り掛け、ジルさんは「おもてなしに感謝する」と応じた。（2021/07/23-13:28）

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2021.07.23 13:28Nation

U.S. First Lady Interacts with Suga's Wife over Japanese Culture

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Visiting U.S. first lady Jill Biden interacted with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's wife, Mariko, over Japanese culture Friday.
   They created sachets containing their favorite incense at a Japanese-style annex at the State Guest House in Tokyo's Minato Ward. They also received an explanation about "kodo," the art of enjoying Japanese incense.
   Mariko said she does want Jill to experience Japanese culture. The wife of U.S. President Joe Biden responded by saying that she is grateful for the hospitality she received from Mariko.
   Jill Biden is slated to attend the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, to be held at the Japan National Stadium on Friday night.