What Guests Wore to the Japan State Dinner at the White House

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Last night, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted their fifth state dinner, welcoming Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. "Well, we are the same, Japan and the United States," Biden said in his remarks last night. "We may be divided by distance, but generation after generation are brought together by the same hope, the same values, the same commitment to democracy and faith."

The Bidens were joined by more than 200 guests, including politicians, relatives, and members of the Biden administration, along with business leaders like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook, and notable Japanese-Americans, such as figure skating siblings Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani. The guests dined on a menu inspired by American and Japanese cuisine, and singer-songwriter Paul Simon performed.

Here, see what all the guests wore to the state dinner:

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden

The First Lady wore a sparkling, ombre Oscar de la Renta gown, while President Biden kept it simple in a black suit.

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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and First Lady Yuko Kishida

Japan's First Lady, Yuko Kishida, opted for a bold purple gown.

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen

Actor Robert De Niro arrived with his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, who chose an elegant white column gown for the event.

Naomi Biden and Peter Neal

Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden wore a Bernadette gown. She was joined by her husband, Peter Neal, in a classic tuxedo. (The two wed at the White House in November 2022.)

Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos

Sánchez opted for a revealing red Rasario dress, while Bezos wore a tuxedo.

Kristi Yamaguchi

Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi looked lovely in a navy, floral gown designed by Jason Wu.

Ashley Biden and Finnegan Biden

Jill and Joe's daughter, Ashley Biden, chose to wear a Reem Accra gown, and their granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, arrived in a red off-the-shoulder gown.

Maia Harumi Shibutani and Alex Hideo Shibutani

Olympic figure skating siblings Maia and Alex looked elegant with Maia in a blue Ralph Lauren off-the-shoulder gown and Alex in a tuxedo.

Bill and Hillary Clinton

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton wore a pink and purple caftan, and former President Bill Clinton wore a tuxedo.

Lilas Ikuta

Singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta looked stylish in a black dress.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff

Vice President Kamala Harris attended the dinner in a black, long-sleeve gown. She was joined by her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.

William Burns and Sarah Burns

William Burns, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, brought his daughter Sarah Burns for the dinner.

Ayase

Japanese musician and record producer Ayase looked cool with an oversized bowtie.

Antony Blinken and Evan M. Ryan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his wife, White House cabinet secretary Evan M. Ryan, were among the guests. Ryan wore a spring ready Carolina Herrera pink and orange color block gown.

Alejandro and Tanya Mayorkas

Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, attended with his wife Tanya Mayorkas. Tanya appeared to wear a lace Tadashi Shoji gown.

John and Mae Podesta

John Podesta, the Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, and his wife, Mae, who wore a strapless Amara gown.

Rahm Emanuel and Amy Rule

US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, was back in D.C. for the State Dinner, joined by his wife Amy Rule. Amy's light pink dress appears to be by Japanese brand CFCL—their Pottery long sleeve puff dress.

Jerome Powell and Elissa Leonard

Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States, walked in hand-in-hand with his wife Elissa Leonard. Barbiecore is still in: Check out Elissa's pink shoes!

Tim Cook and Lisa Jackson

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, chose a classic tux, whereas Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, wore a printed purple dress.

Senator Mazie Hirono and Leighton Kim Oshima

Japanese-American senator from Hawaii, Mazie Hirono, wore a black pantsuit, and smiled wide as she entered the State Dinner with her husband, Leighton Kim Oshima.

Katherine Tai and Robert Skidmore

Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, chose a black dress with a statement belt, and a beige jacket. (She's pictured here with her husband Robert Skidmore.)

Wally Adeyemo and Janet Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wore a snazzy jacket; Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo chose a suit.

Neil Bluhm and Leslie Bluhm

Billionaire businessman Neil Bluhm was joined by his daughter, Leslie, who wore a green lace dress with a pink cape.

Hiroshi Mikitani

Hiroshi Mikitani, the Japanese billionaire businessman and CEO of Rakuten, wore a traditional kuromontsuki.

Bill Nelson and Grace Cavert

NASA administrator Bill Nelson was at the State Dinner with his wife Grace Cavert, who wore a glittering gown.

Kathy Hochul and William J. Hochul Jr.

New York Governor Hochul wore a light blue sequined gown.

Kelly O'Donnell and J. David Ake

NBC correspondent Kelly O'Donnell wore an emerald gown, and her husband, photojournalist J. David Ake, chose a tuxedo.

Stewart and Lynda Resnick

Billionaire Stewart Resnick and his wife, Lynda, were among the guests; Lynda wore an embroidered Erdem gown.

Jamie Dimon and Judith Kent

CEO of Chase, Jamie Dimon, was at the dinner, with his wife Judith Kent, who wore a red gown.

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