In A Symbol of Asian Respect PRESIDENT OBAMA BOWS BEFORE JAPAN’S EMPEROR. President Obama Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama FULL VIDEO President Obama Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama The President meets with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama of Japan on the first stop of his trip to Asia. Following a private discussion, they speak to the press about issues including climate change, nuclear disarmament, and Afghanistan. November 13, 2009 Video Courtesy The White House WH.gov. YouTube Partner Santa Barbara Arts TV SBARTSTV Broadcast Credentialed Press.