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Published Dec 07, 2025 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 1\u00a0hour ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 4 minute read<\/p>\n
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Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Katy Perry has gone Instagram-official with her boyfriend Justin Trudeau, posting loved-up photos from their trip to Tokyo.<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n After Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida posted a photo of him and his wife posing with Trudeau, 53, and Perry, 41, on X<\/a>, the pop star shared her own candid moments with the former Canadian prime minister.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n In one closeup, Perry and Trudeau smiled as they cozied up in an outdoor park setting. In another, the 13-time Grammy nominee ate a sushi roll while Trudeau looked on.<\/p>\n The pair were also seen from behind as they took in a light-filled art exhibit.<\/p>\n \u201cTokyo times on tour and more ( \u25e0\u203f\u25e0 ) \ud83c\udf84\ud83c\udf63\ud83d\udc21\ud83e\udd5e\ud83d\udc90\u2603\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f,\u201d Perry captioned her social media post.<\/p>\n Perry is in Japan with her Lifetimes Tour and joined Trudeau as he visited Kishida and his wife, Yuko, last week. The Japanese leader referred to Perry as Trudeau\u2019s \u201cpartner\u201d in a social media post that marked the meeting.<\/p>\n \u201cFormer Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau visited Japan with his partner and joined my wife and me for lunch,\u201d Kishida tweeted in Japanese alongside a photo of the couples. \u201cDuring his time as prime minister, we met multiple times as fellow leaders, and when I visited Canada, we worked together to strengthen bilateral relations, including formulating the \u2018Japan-Canada Action Plan,\u2019 sweating it out side by side. I am delighted that we continue to maintain this friendship in this way.\u201d<\/p>\n Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u30ab\u30ca\u30c0\u306e\u30c8\u30eb\u30c9\u30fc\u524d\u9996\u76f8(@JustinTrudeau<\/a>)\u304c\u30d1\u30fc\u30c8\u30ca\u30fc\u3068\u6765\u65e5\u3055\u308c\u3001\u79c1\u305f\u3061\u592b\u59bb\u3068\u663c\u98df\u3092\u3054\u4e00\u7dd2\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n \u7dcf\u7406\u6642\u4ee3\u306b\u306f\u9996\u76f8\u540c\u58eb\u4f55\u5ea6\u3082\u304a\u4f1a\u3044\u3057\u3001\u30ab\u30ca\u30c0\u8a2a\u554f\u6642\u306b\u306f\u300c\u65e5\u52a0\u30a2\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u30d7\u30e9\u30f3\u300d\u306e\u7b56\u5b9a\u306a\u3069\u3001\u4e8c\u56fd\u9593\u95a2\u4fc2\u5f37\u5316\u306b\u5171\u306b\u6c57\u3092\u304b\u3044\u305f\u4ef2\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n \u3053\u3046\u3057\u3066\u4ea4\u53cb\u3092\u7d9a\u3051\u3089\u308c\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3092\u5b09\u3057\u304f\u601d\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002 pic.twitter.com\/t9RkbMyip5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u5cb8\u7530\u6587\u96c4 (@kishida230) December 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Trudeau reposted the photo<\/a>, writing, \u201cGreat to see you @kishida230. Katy and I were so glad to have the chance to sit down with you and Yuko. Thank you, Fumio, for your friendship and your continued commitment to both the international rules-based order and to a better future for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n But Perry\u2019s short-skirted outfit hit a sour note with some fans.<\/p>\n \u201cWouldn\u2019t kill her to consult a stylist if she will be the former head of state\u2019s +1 at official events, though,\u201d one critic swiped on X<\/a>, with another commenting<\/a>, \u201cI thought the same! That skirt was way too short!! She should consult the Princess of Wales stylist, now that woman knows how to dress for any occasion!\u201d<\/p>\n Several others took issue with Kishida for referring to Perry as Trudeau\u2019s \u201cpartner.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cU meant @katyperry and her partner* Mr. Kishida,\u201d one Perry fan clarified,<\/a> as another added, \u201cThat\u2019s KATY PERRY, global pop icon.\u201d<\/p>\n But after her breakup with ex-fiance Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares 5-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, earlier this year, many of Perry\u2019s 202 million followers cheered on her new romance.<\/p>\n \u201cI just know that Justin is the new MINISTER of her Heart \u2665\ufe0f and we are SO HAPPY FOR THAT !!!!\u201d one person commented on Instagram.<\/p>\n \u201cYour happiness is our happiness. All the love to you!\u201d a second person added.<\/p>\n Trudeau \u2018crazy\u2019 about Perry<\/p>\n Trudeau and Perry first sparked dating rumours when they were spotted having dinner in Montreal in July.<\/p>\n Shortly afterwards, photos and videos shared to social media showed Trudeau dancing and singing at Perry\u2019s concert at Montreal\u2019s Bell Centre, alongside his 16-year-old daughter, Ella-Grace.<\/p>\n Advertisement 5<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n In one video, Trudeau was seen belting out the lyrics to Perry\u2019s 2010 hit, Firework.<\/p>\n The pair were then photographed in late September\u00a0hugging and kissing aboard Perry\u2019s yacht<\/a>.<\/p>\n We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n Play Video<\/p>\n They then celebrated Perry\u2019s 41st birthday at the Crazy Horse Paris and were photographed by\u00a0TMZ<\/a> leaving the venue holding hands and smiling.<\/p>\n \u201cOf course, Katy and Justin looked absolutely stunning together and appeared to be happier than clams,\u201d the website reported.<\/p>\n An insider close to Perry told PEOPLE<\/a> that the whirlwind romance is a \u201clife twist\u201d that caught the pop star by surprise following her split from Bloom.<\/p>\n \u201cDating Justin is something she never saw coming, but she\u2019s really enjoying this surprising life twist,\u201d the Perry source said.<\/p>\n Advertisement 6<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Another source told Page Six<\/a> that Trudeau is \u201ccrazy\u201d about Perry.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is crazy about her and thinks she is the perfect woman,\u201d the Insider said in October. \u201cThey are simpatico on everything including politics, kids and French food.\u201d<\/p>\n But a third person suggested that Trudeau might be going through a \u201cmidlife crisis\u201d as he romances Perry.<\/p>\n \u201cDating Katy may just be Justin\u2019s answer to going to Burning Man. It\u2019s a bit of a midlife crisis,\u201d the source told Page Six<\/a>.<\/p>\n As pictures of the couple made front-page news worldwide, Trudeau\u2019s ex Sophie Gregoire shared a cryptic message about \u201cletting go\u201d with her 371,000 Instagram followers.<\/p>\n During an appearance on the Can\u2019t Be Censored podcast<\/a>, Gregoire said commentary around Trudeau\u2019s new relationship \u201cfeels like noise.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement 7<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n In another chat with Arlene Dickinson\u2019s Arlene Is Alone: The Single Life<\/a>, Gregoire insisted she wasn\u2019t bothered by Trudeau\u2019s high-profile romance<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know how you stay cool\u2026 I really admire it because I would probably not be that way,\u201d Dickson remarked.<\/p>\n \u201cYou know, we\u2019re human beings and stuff affects us. Normal,\u201d Gregoire responded. \u201cHow you react to stuff is your decision. So, I choose to try to listen to the music instead of the noise.\u201d<\/p>\n mdaniell@postmedia.com<\/a><\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official in political post<\/p>\n <\/a> Justin Trudeau\u2019s \u2018big effort\u2019 to see Katy Perry \u2018exactly what she needs\u2019<\/p>\n <\/a> Sophie Gregoire says Justin Trudeau’s romance with Katy Perry ‘feels like noise’<\/p>\n![\"Pop](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Katy-Perry-Justin-Trudeau.jpg\")
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