US Japan(01 of27)
Open Image ModalA handcrafted sugar blown teapot surrounded by gum paste double bloom pink blossoms, part of the dessert course as seen during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(02 of27)
Open Image ModalWhite House Executive Chef Cris Comerford shows the first course for the Japanese State Dinner, a Toro Tartare and Caesar Sashimi Salad, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. Masaharu Morimoto, a Japanese chef known for his television show Iron Chef and restaurants Nobu and Morimoto, helped with the event. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
US Japan(03 of27)
Open Image ModalThe first course of the State Dinner is a \"Japanese twist on the classic American Caesar Salad,\" wrapped in clear acetate and tied with a Mizuhiki cord, is seen during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, MOnday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(04 of27)
Open Image ModalDifferent varieties of Japanese petit four selections, part of the dessert course are displayed during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(05 of27)
Open Image ModalThe main dessert, right, is a American style cheesecake using healthier ingredients including tofu and soy milk, accompanied but a fruit salad and petit pillow with honey from the White House South Grounds, Monday, April 27, 2015, during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. At left are different varieties of Japanese tea in a petit four selection. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(06 of27)
Open Image ModalWhite House Executive Pastry Chef Susan Morrison shows the desserts for the Japanese State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
Michelle Obama State China(07 of27)
Open Image ModalWhite House pastry chef Susan Morrison holds up desserts for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Behind her are items in the new Obama state china service, featuring a fluted band of \"Kailua Blue\" framed by a textured gold rim. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(08 of27)
Open Image ModalWhite House Executive Pastry Chef Susan Morrison shows the desserts for the Japanese State Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
US Japan(09 of27)
Open Image ModalPreview of the china set for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(10 of27)
Open Image ModalPreview of the china set for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Preview Of Tuesday Night's State Dinner For Japanese PM(11 of27)
Open Image ModalWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: A close-up shot of the eleven-piece place settings of the Obama State China Service which is on display during a press preview of the state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and unveiling of the Obama State China Service April 27, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Abe and his wife for an official visit to the White House tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(12 of27)
Open Image ModalThe new Obama State China Service, designed with the assistance of First Lady Michelle Obama, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of a State Dinner in honor of Japan. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
US Japan(13 of27)
Open Image ModalTable settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(14 of27)
Open Image ModalTable settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, , Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US Japan(15 of27)
Open Image ModalPreview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Michelle Obama State China(16 of27)
Open Image ModalA cup and saucer, part of the new Obama state china service, feature a fluted band of \"Kailua Blue\" framed by a textured gold rim, is seen during a preview ahead of Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Michelle Obama State China(17 of27)
Open Image ModalAn individual tureen that can be used for soup or dessert, part of the new Obama state china service, feature a fluted band of \"Kailua Blue\" framed by a textured gold rim, is seen during a preview ahead of Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Monday, April 27, 2015, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(18 of27)
Open Image ModalTables are set for the Japanese State Dinner, featuring the new Obama State China Service, designed with the assistance of First Lady Michelle Obama, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
US Japan(19 of27)
Open Image ModalFlowers on a centerpiece are seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015, during a preview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Preview Of Tuesday Night's State Dinner For Japanese PM(20 of27)
Open Image ModalWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Placement setting for the state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen on a table during a press preview April 27, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Abe and his wife for an official visit to the White House tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(21 of27)
Open Image ModalTables are set for the Japanese State Dinner, featuring the new Obama State China Service, designed with the assistance of First Lady Michelle Obama, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Preview Of Tuesday Night's State Dinner For Japanese PM(22 of27)
Open Image ModalWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Flower arrangement for the state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seen on a table during a press preview April 27, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Abe and his wife for an official visit to the White House tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Preview Of Tuesday Night's State Dinner For Japanese PM(23 of27)
Open Image ModalWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Table with arrangement is seen during a press preview of the state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe April 27, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Abe and his wife for an official visit to the White House tomorrow. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
US Japan(24 of27)
Open Image ModalPreview of the table settings and china for Tuesday\'s State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
US-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-STATE DINNER(25 of27)
Open Image ModalTables are set for the Japanese State Dinner, featuring the new Obama State China Service, designed with the assistance of First Lady Michelle Obama, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 27, 2015, on the eve of the State Dinner. The dinner marks the debut of the Obama China, which was purchased using a special donation from the White House Endowment Trust of the White House Historical Association, a private nonprofit organization. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAUL LOEB via Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalFirst Lady Michelle Obama drops by to present the Obama China service in the China Room of the White House, April 23, 2015. (credit:時事通信社)
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Open Image ModalPresident Barack Obama previews the new Obama White House China pattern on display in the China Room of the White House, April 23, 2015. (credit:時事通信社)