Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense


              Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, visits Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, central Japan Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (Kyodo News via AP)
            
              Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, visits Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, central Japan Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (Kyodo News via AP)
            
              Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during his New Year's press conference in Ise, central Japan Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.  (Kyodo News via AP)
            
              Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during his New Year's press conference in Ise, central Japan Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.  (Kyodo News via AP)
Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense