Trudeau and Perry Confirm Relationship in Japan Posts

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and singer Katy Perry have publicly confirmed their relationship through social media posts featuring a group photo with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko Kishida. The image, shared on December 4, shows the four standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree during a lunch meeting in Japan, where Perry is performing as part of her ongoing Lifetimes world tour.

Trudeau, who stepped down as prime minister in January 2025 after serving since 2015, posted the photo on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Great to see you, @kishida230. Katy and I were so glad to have the chance to sit down with you and Yuko," he wrote. "Thank you, Fumio, for your friendship and your continued commitment to both the international rules-based order and to a better future for everyone." Kishida, who led Japan from 2021 until his resignation in August 2024 amid a political scandal, also shared the image. "Former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau came to Japan with his partner Katy Perry and had lunch with us," he posted, according to a translation. He noted their past collaborations as leaders, including efforts to strengthen bilateral...