Bush’s surprise gift for Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi
Bush surprises Koizumi ….
Bush surprises Koizumi with scooter news.nineMSN.com: President George W Bush gave Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi a surprise gift of a Segway electric scooter on Wednesday…. Bush was riding the vehicle when he met Koizumi outside the Kyoto State Guest House in the ancient Japanese capital….Urged by Bush to give it a whirl, Koizumi took a brief one metre ride, and cried out: “Oh, very good.”
…The scooters can be tricky to ride. Bush fell off one two years ago but managed to land on his feet. It is also illegal to ride them on public roads in Japan.…more…
Hmmm, an illegal gift…How thoughtful!
The above composite photo shows the new official residence —the Japanese White House—for the Japanese prime minister. Take the virtual tour of the Kantei (Prime Minister’s Official Residence).
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