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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, third from left, faces Prime Minister Naoto Kan, fourth from right, at the start of their meeting at Kan's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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VP Joe Biden, third from left, soon to be returning to Washington, faces PM Naoto Kan, fourth from right, soon to be polishing his skills at go and mahjong.

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After the meeting, name placards will be removed and an intense high-stakes game of Texas Hold 'em will ensue.

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Yeah, that green table looks like it can be converted easily for billiards I wonder what's on the agenda.

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Yeah, that green table looks like it can be converted easily for billiards I wonder what's on the agenda

A political orgy, perhaps? (-_-)

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what's missing from this scene? cigars, good whiskey, high class hookers..

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These two nations sure are showing their conservative traditions: not one female at the table. Heck - maybe that's why they are both struggling these days! LOL

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Kan to the man on his left: "Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”

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Somewhat awkward feeling in the room.

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Somewhat awkward feeling in the room.

Maybe a quick game of hoops would loosen everyone up.

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Kan: "Seriously? You want me to pretend I'm the Head of State NOW? After you just spent six months plotting and planning against me? Now, I'm Mr. Prime Minister? I'm not even going to fool Biden with that...you do it - you'll have a job this time next week".

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Or it could be a Who-Cut-The Cheese blame game afoot.

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What must it be like for VP Joe Biden to have Barack Obama as his boss...

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Bit pointless since Kan is quiting on Monday

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Bunch of muppets...

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teal is so early 80s.

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Bad timing considering Kan is leaving office soon

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