Pop star Katy Perry made an unexpected appearance in Tokyo this week, stepping away from her Lifetimes World Tour to join former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a diplomatic lunch with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko.
The luncheon, held on Wednesday, combined celebrity and diplomacy in a rare crossover. Kishida, who served as Japan’s leader from 2021 to 2024, expressed gratitude for Trudeau’s continued friendship in a social media post. He wrote:
“Former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau came to Japan with his partner Katy Perry and had lunch with us. During my term, we worked closely, including on the Nikka Action Plan. I am glad that this friendship continues.”
Kishida also highlighted that Trudeau had visited the Atomic Bomb Archives separately during the G7 Hiroshima Summit, underlining the former PM’s ongoing diplomatic engagement in Japan.
Perry and Trudeau’s Couple Moment in Tokyo
For the lunch, Perry opted for a chic, sleek look: a green two-piece outfit with black tights, a turtleneck, and boots. Trudeau complemented her in a formal grey suit, looking every bit the former statesman. The couple posed alongside Kishida and his wife, sharing a warm and composed moment.
Perry and Trudeau went public as a couple in late October, leaving the cabaret show Crazy Horse Paris during Perry’s 41st birthday celebrations. The pop star had recently ended her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom in July; they share a five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove.
Sophie Grégoire on Media Attention
Trudeau’s ex-wife, Sophie Grégoire, addressed the public interest in her podcast, Arlene Is Alone. She emphasized personal choice in responding to media attention, stating:
“We’re all human beings and stuff affects us. How you react to it is your decision. I choose to listen to the music instead of the noise.”
She also shared that she and Trudeau maintain a unified approach for their children — Xavier, 18; Ella-Grace, 16; and Hadrien, 11 — saying:
“We have separate lives, but we have one family life.”
FAQs
Q1. Why was Katy Perry in Japan?
She paused her world tour to join Justin Trudeau for lunch with former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Q2. What did Fumio Kishida say about the meeting?
He expressed gratitude to Trudeau for maintaining their friendship and shared highlights from the lunch on social media.
Q3. When did Perry and Trudeau go public as a couple?
They were first seen publicly together in Paris on October 25, 2025.
