The White House state dinner honoring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife featured a spring-themed menu inspired by American and Japanese cuisine, as well as decor evocative of a koi pond. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden celebrated the long alliance between the United States and Japan with a dinner that drew from the traditions of both countries. Singer-songwriter Paul Simon, a favorite of both the first lady and the prime minister, provided entertainment for the evening.

The theme of the dinner was a "celebration of spring," symbolizing the friendship between the two nations. The decor included a garden with blooms native to both countries, glass and silk butterflies, and a floor designed to resemble a koi pond with lily pads and cherry blossoms. The colors green, blue, and pink were central to the theme, representing friendship, stability, and spring's essence.

The menu featured house-cured salmon, a salad with avocados and red grapefruit, shiso leaf fritters, dry-aged rib-eye steak with shishito pepper butter, and salted caramel pistachio cake for dessert. Wines from Oregon and Washington were served throughout the evening.

First lady Jill Biden wore an evening dress from Oscar de la Renta, connecting to a longstanding relationship between the designer and American first ladies. The dress featured hand-embroidered floral geometric beading and flowed from sapphire blue to light silver. The choice of attire highlighted the importance of fashion diplomacy on a night meant to underscore the strong relationship between the United States and Japan.

The decor and menu were carefully planned to reflect the bounty of spring in Washington, with decorations of cherry blossoms, peonies, and a garden of sweet pea, roses, and hydrangeas. Guests were treated to a visually stunning evening that celebrated the partnership between the two countries.