National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has reassured Japanese allies that the president's remarks were only about conveying the US as 'a nation of immigrants'.
Joe Biden on Wednesday counted Japan among nations economically hampered by their "xenophobic" tendencies.In a statement, Tokyo called the comment "unfortunate" and not based on an accurate understanding of Japan 's policy.
Mr Biden lumped together allies Japan and India with rivals China and Russia at a recent campaign event, arguing the four economic powers were struggling because of their unwillingness to accept immigrants. "One of the reasons why our economy is growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants," the president added.A landmark racial discrimination case comes as the country grapples with questions about race, immigration and what it means to be Japanese.In response, Tokyo on Saturday said it was "unfortunate that comments not based on an accurate understanding of Japan's policy were made", according to a government statement.
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