Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi lavished US leader Donald Trump with praise and vows of a "golden age of ties" on his visit to Tokyo Tuesday, before inking a deal with Washington aimed at securing critical minerals.

Takaichi, Japan's first woman prime minister, lauded Trump's involvement in mediating conflicts and will nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize, the White House said.

Trump, on an Asia tour that aims for a trade deal with China, reciprocated with warmth for the key partner in business and defence by saying Washington is an ally of the "strongest level".

Takaichi greeted Trump at her prime minister's residence in Tokyo, her first face-to-face meeting with the US leader just days after she took office.

"We are an ally at the strongest level, and it's a great honour to be wit

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