The height of etiquette: Michelle Obama towers over Japanese emperor as she stumbles in silver stilettos while attempting awkward curtsey Mrs Obama towered .\r \r United States first lady Michelle Obama takes a seat in meeting with Japanese PM United States first lady Michelle Obama met with Japanese Prime Minister .\r \r America′s First Lady. Michelle Obama. has kicked off her 3-day trip to Japan. as part of a two-country initiative to promote education for girls around the .\r \r \r \r Subscribe: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama meets Japans Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Rough cut (no reporter .