Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has touched down in Tokyo - the next leg of her first overseas trip since 2020.
Ardern will be in Japan's capital for two days to discuss business, tourism and trade.
The New Zealand delegation travelling with Ardern have completed compulsory saliva testing for Covid-19 on arrival in Japan and were not allowed to leave their hotel rooms until the results come back negative.
Like New Zealand, it's expected Japan's relationships with China will add another layer of complexity to upcoming talks. (Source: 1News)
Ardern, along with all officials and media have has tested negative and will continue with the trip.
They will be in the country for two days to discuss business, tourism and trade. (Source: Breakfast)
Three delegates were unable to fly to Japan after Covid-19 was detected in tests taken in Singapore.
Ardern and the delegation have travelled from Singapore - the first stop on the trip, where it was announced an expanded Working Holiday Scheme between New Zealand and Singapore would be relaunched.
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