The fact that he managed to do something that both of the previous two presidents both wanted but couldn't make happen is impressive. Seems like he wouldn't have been able to do it if he hadn't been in the room for the previous go-around when Obama tried to do this.
Having recently been to Tokyo, yes absolutely on their suburbs. And that follow-up comment is hardly a gotcha; the roads are too narrow for cars or scooters to drive fast, so having separated sidewalks isn’t really an issue in small neighborhoods. Also, not a great look to flatten your neighbor’s Obachan, because, surprise, you might actually know your neighbors.
Having recently been to Tokyo, yes absolutely on their suburbs. And that follow-up comment is hardly a gotcha; the roads are too narrow for cars or scooters to drive fast, so having separated sidewalks isn’t really an issue in small neighborhoods. Also, not a great look to flatten your neighbor’s Obachan, because, surprise, you might actually know your neighbors.