Japanese government sources say J-pop duo YOASOBI has been invited to a state dinner US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host during Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's visit to Washington.
Kishida left for a seven-day visit to the US on Monday. The dinner is to be held on Wednesday, local time.
The duo had one of last year's biggest hits with "Idol", the opening theme song for an anime series. It was the most streamed song on online streaming services in Japan last year and also popular abroad.
The US government is believed to be emphasizing the country's friendly relations with Japan by inviting the high-profile musicians.