Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is scheduled to visit Osaka on July 19, 2025, to host a U.S. delegation at the World Expo, also known as the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The event includes the U.S. National Day, where Akazawa will engage with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other members of the U.S. presidential delegation. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump had expressed strong interest in attending the Expo himself, but ultimately did not participate. The U.S. delegation's presence at the Expo aims to facilitate connections between American companies and potential partners, promoting U.S. economic interests. Separately, in Kenya, a bilateral meeting was held between Hon. Aden Duale and Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Matsuura to align on shared health priorities ahead of TICAD9 in August 2025, which focuses on co-creating innovative solutions with Africa and resonates with Kenya's Universal Health Coverage agenda.