US President Donald Trump is on his four-day state visit to Japan where the American leader is pressing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to even out a trade deficit with Washington. The two leaders also have disagreements over the DPRK. CGTN's Terrence Terashima has more.  

US President Donald Trump's visit was certainly an eventful one.

Golf diplomacy, a sumo tournament and a meeting with Japan's new monarch.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seemed determined to do his best to entertain the US president, possibly trying to convince him of Japan's large investment and partnership opportunities over casual conversation.

Prior to the official talks, the US president had continued to pressure Japan into making trade concessions.

But, no trade deal was announced after a tug of war between the two leaders though Trump insists he is set on reducing the trade imbalance with Tokyo.

DONALD TRUMP US PRESIDENT "I think that we are very much discussing different things with Japan. We have an unbelievable large imbalance, you know trade imbalance which has been there for many many years. Japan have a big advantage. They are brilliant business people, brilliant negotiators. But I think we will have a deal with Japan."

Analysts say that with continued trade frictions between the US and China, Trump may look to other markets to sell American agricultural products. This could increase Washington's pressure on Japan.

TOSHIHIRO NAGAHAMA CHIEF ECONOMIST, DAI-ICHI LIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE "It will become difficult for the US to sell their products to China, and to reduce the trade deficit, so the US will have to rely on other countries to purchase American products. It's likely that the US will further increase pressure on Japan to open up its markets, especially on farming products, after withdrawing from the TPP negotiations."

The two leaders say they are on the same page on the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.

However, the president says he is not bothered by the recent missile tests conducted by the DPRK. On the contrary, Abe believes that the recent tests have violated UN resolutions.

SHINZO ABE JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER "North Korea's May 9 short-range ballistic missile launch violates the U.N. resolutions and it is extremely regrettable, as I repeatedly said so. At the same time, I would like to again express my respect in the new approach taken between President Trump and chairman Kim."

Although Trump and Abe agree on a number of global issues, such as Iran and space exploration, differences were also apparent, including on the DPRK though both expressed solidarity during Trump's visit.

TERRENCE TERASHIMA TOKYO "President Trump and Prime Minister Abe will meet again in Japan next month during the G20 in Osaka. Trade will continue to be the hot topic between the two leaders. President Trump says he is hoping to reach a deal in August after the elections in Japan. Terrence Terashima, CGTN, Tokyo."