"We express our strong dissatisfaction with this action by the Japanese leader."

But it was clear that he and other Japanese leaders were neither prepared nor able to do very much.

The production staff declared it intended to present an image of "what a Japanese leader should be".

Japanese leaders are planning new initiatives on the environment, trade and refugees.

Ask Japanese urban leaders why their cities run so well, and they will inevitably raise the issue of race.

Japanese political leaders have also begun to talk with greater directness about their country's defense needs.

The Japanese leader made no comments that could be heard by reporters.

We'll see what the Japanese leaders think of the idea.

Big matters all, yet most Japanese leaders say that everything is just fine.

But Japanese leaders also hope to make the trip at least look like a success for the President.