Japan tees up Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump

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Japan tees up Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump

Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's then-leader to understand Donald Trump as they navigated contentious issues while riding around in golf carts. Now, as a second Trump presidency becomes a real prospect, Japanese officials are preparing to deploy the Harvard-educated Takao to bolster engagement…