Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry recently made public headlines following their arrival in Tokyo, Japan.
The couple was seen having lunch with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko Kishida, in December 4, 2025.
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Their moment together was captured in a photo that Kishida later shared on his social media accounts, sparking speculation about the status of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry's relationship.
Kishida himself expressed his delight at the meeting, while Trudeau show his appreciation for Kishida's friendship and commitment to the international order.
A Warm Diplomatic Meeting
This meet took place on December 4, 2025, in the Japanese capital, Tokyo.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were invited to lunch with Fumio Kishida and Yuko Kishida, a moment that was widely shared on social media platforms X and Instagram.
The prime minister referred to Perry as Trudeau's "partner" in a social media post about the meeting.
"Former Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau visited Japan with his partner and joined my wife and me for lunch," wrote Kishida, in a caption translated from Japanese to English.
He also reminisced about their time working together with Trudeau during his time as Prime Minister, including the formulation of the "Japan-Canada Action Plan" to strengthen bilateral relations.
"During his time as prime minister, we met multiple times as fellow leaders, and when I visited Canada, we worked together to strengthen bilateral relations, including formulating the 'Japan-Canada Action Plan,' sweating it out side by side," he continued.
Justin Trudeau also responded to the message, reposting it with appreciation.
He wrote, "Katy and I were so glad to have the chance to sit down with you and Yuko. Thank you, Fumio, for your friendship and your continued commitment to both the international rules-based order and to a better future for everyone."
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry's Relationship
The closeness between Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry has been a hot topic since July 2025, following their respective separations from their previous partners.
Since then, the two have been frequently seen together on various occasions, fueling speculation of a romantic relationship.
One of their first public appearances as a couple was in October at a cabaret show in Paris, coinciding with Perry's birthday.
They also continued to perform together during Katy Perry's ongoing "Lifetimes Tour."
Perry is 41 years old, while Trudeau is 53, demonstrating that the age difference does not hinder their closeness.
Justin Trudeau himself stepped down as Prime Minister of Canada in March 2025, after leading the country for nearly a decade since November 2015.
Meanwhile, Fumio Kishida served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2021 to 2024.
Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour in Japan
Katy Perry's presence in Japan was not without reason.
She is currently on her global "The Lifetimes Tour," a tour in support of her seventh studio album, "143," which was released in September 2024.
Perry is scheduled to perform at Saitama Super Arena on December 3 and 4, 2025, which coincided with the lunch meeting.
During their time in Tokyo, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry also took time to enjoy local culture.
The two were seen taking a leisurely stroll through the famous Asakusa district, enjoying the city's traditional atmosphere.
The couple was also photographed holding hands as they left the Sumo Stable Annex after watching a thrilling sumo wrestling match.