From the emperor to sumo wrestling, Abe harnesses Japan’s traditions to impress Trump

TOKYO — Perhaps no world leader has been as assiduous in flattering President Trump’s ego as Shinzo Abe. But Japan’s prime minister may have just outdone himself, pressing the country’s time-honored traditions into service for the American president’s upcoming trip. It’s a strategy that raises eyebrows here, even as it receives a degree of sympathy. Japan’s leader is viewed as doing what needs to

[yomotsu]

“harnesses ”

[benedicta]

たしかになぜこれほど媚びるのだろう？