Obama 's approval rating at 11 percent , the second lowest ever for a Japanese president . He is first head of state appointed by Obama administration . Japan 's Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura said that being the first to visit the Obama White House was an indication of the priority the new president placed on the relationship . He will give his first address to joint session of Congress hours later .
Obama 's approval rating at 11 percent , the second lowest ever for a Japanese president . He is first head of state appointed by Obama administration . He will give his first address to joint session of Congress hours later .