<div><img src="https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/R4XM2LE2QNOYXFWFCHHLMXVF6I.jpg?auth=83f390a065bb32c6e0b756c7793dd8ce4d257629e03f8c3e62722485cf88071e&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=true" style="width: 100%" /><div>Japan and the U.S. on Friday explored the possibility of a trade agreement, Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, told a briefing, while refraining from commenting how close they are to reaching a deal.</div></div>