Barack Obama towered over Emperor Akihito and stumbled as she tried to bow , shake his hand and curtsey at once . She also grabbed Japan 's First Lady in a hug-and-handshake combination while she was mid-bow . The awkward trip is being described as a 'makeup call' after Barack Obama failed to accompany the President to Japan last year . Tensions are high after death threats to the U.S . Ambassador to Japan . Barack Obama wore a green printed dress from Kenzo ’ s Fall 2014 collection , followed by a striking flower-print suit .
Mrs Obama towered over Emperor Akihito and stumbled as she tried to bow , shake his hand and curtsey at once . She also grabbed Japan 's First Lady in a hug-and-handshake combination while she was mid-bow . The awkward trip is being described as a 'makeup call' after Mrs Obama failed to accompany the President to Japan last year . Tensions are high after death threats to the U.S . Ambassador to Japan . Mrs Obama wore a green printed dress from Kenzo ’ s Fall 2014 collection , followed by a striking flower-print suit .