(Jiayin years in October, the fifth day), November 18, 1974, U.S. President Gerald Ford's visit to Japan for the first time.

1974 11 18, U.S. President Gerald Ford in Japan and the United States and a good treaty signed on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of a visit to Japan. This is the first U.S. President to visit Japan. Ford met with Emperor Hirohito of Japan, held talks with Prime Minister Tanaka. November 20, Japan and the United States issued a joint statement, pointing out that there are many common interests between the two countries in the political and economic future to strengthen consultation and cooperation between The U.S. President's visit to Japan Japan is dependent on slave-American status steering equal partnership.