maintain a monetary-easing environment.

Japan will calmly proceed with its activities in line with international law.

The 20th century was a century in which human rights were infringed upon in numerous parts of the world, and Japan also bears responsibility in that regard. I believe that we have to look at...

Its regrettable that the company attempted to illegally export equipment to China that can be used for transporting weapons of mass destruction. I expect a full picture will be revealed through the further investigation.

I think we received wide support from the public on this point.

There’s no change to our view that mild deflation lingers, though we are seeing some signs of improvement.

We are certain that we are on the right track

Surveys like this are also conducted by other countries. We should handle this calmly under international law.

To protect people’s lives and keep our children safe, we must implement public-works spending and do so proudly. If possible, I’d like to see the Bank of Japan purchase all of the construction bonds that...

We aim to achieve general progress in relations between North Korea and Japan.

Our country has become an affluent country. Recalling defeat 60 years ago, I paid homage and respect to the people who sacrificed their lives for this country,

Generally speaking, we don’t think that land-to-sea or very short-range missiles, even if fired from North Korea, have a particular immediate impact on our national security.

To serve as prime minister while being too mindful of the approval rating is like serving as a prime minister on a roller coaster. What is important, I believe, is that I really act on...

Regarding the abduction issue, the Japanese side said what they needed to say in a considerably firm manner,

This is the kind of survey every country does. I would hope the South Korean side understands this. Japan will calmly proceed with its activities in line with international law.

I think it is the responsibility of anyone involved in politics to always think of what Japan can do to contribute more to the peace and stability not just of Japan and the region but...

Since the (suicide), Japan also urged all our staffers in China to use caution against spy activities, and warned all embassies abroad.

We must take this matter very seriously,

We will respect the result of the referendum, but on the other hand, we would like to reach an agreement in the Japan-U.S. negotiations.

Japan’s beautiful seas and its territory are under threat, and young people are having trouble finding hope in the future amid economic slump. I promise to protect Japan’s land and sea, and the lives of...

… I have heard that the North Korean side also expressed views and questions of their own.

One big goal of this realignment was to reduce the burden on the people of Okinawa, and our thought is to carry this out as quickly as possible. Our burden was unavoidable in order to...

During the Koizumi administration, I served as the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary as well as the Chief Cabinet Secretary.

Any imperial visit would take into account his position as a private individual as well as the societal situation and other considerations. The Imperial Household Agency has dealt with this carefully and will continue to...

We did well considering the winds were against us. It’s still possible to run a stable government.

We are talking in the Japan-US negotiations about maintaining the deterrent and reducing local burdens as a whole.

I have experienced failure as a politician and for that very reason, I am ready to give everything for Japan.

It is important to explain fully to the local areas with sincerity. We will also think, of course, about the development promotion of the communities.

While there is an improvement in price movements, the economy is still in moderate deflation. We need to watch closely to see whether the consumer price index will continue to rise as an overall trend.

The Senkaku islands are inherently Japanese territory. I want to show my strong determination to prevent this from changing.

We believe the North Korean side needs to make a political decision over the abduction issue. We want them to change their stance on this issue.

They all agreed that they want to remain in Japan and await their children’s return,

They got to where they are by fighting on without giving up. I think this finally showed the strength of Japanese baseball.

The visits Prime Minister Koizumi made to the Yasukuni Shrine, I believe, had nothing to do with approval ratings. He paid respects at the Yasukuni Shrine to pay respects to the people of Japan who...

Efforts to ease regulations and reform the nation’s tax system have helped put this self-sustaining recovery on track, … The numbers prove our policies have not been wrong.

Haven’t we put off problems without clarifying Japan’s will to protect the lives and assets of its people and territory with its own hands, and merely accepted the benefits of economic prosperity?

The other side has not responded to any of our requests regarding the abduction issue, so it is highly regrettable.

This is a Cabinet to actually implement the reforms.

Because the trend towards fewer children has been advancing faster than expected, we want the government and ruling parties to closely coordinate to thrash out comprehensive and strategic measures.

The Japan-U.S. alliance is an irreplaceable alliance. And I would like to further consolidate and broaden that alliance.

The territorial issue is certainly a difficult issue and it is not easy to find a solution,

India is a country that shares the values of freedom, democracy, basic human rights and the rule of law with the United States and Japan.

The Land Ministry will take thorough measures to work closely with local authorities to fully investigate the buildings handled by the architects as to whether their earthquake resistance data has been falsified or not.

I’ve visited as one citizen up to now, as well as a politician. I’d like to keep this stance in the future.

We would like to deal with this firmly based upon our basic recognition that both…the nuclear non-proliferation issue and stable crude oil supplies are important.

I believe it is important that we Japanese write a constitution for ourselves that would reflect the shape of the country we consider desirable in the 21st century.

It is important that the two governments confirm their political will to have serious talks toward signing a peace treaty.

We have maintained friendly ties with Iran. So in that sense, Japan is the only one that can relay the concerns held by the West.

We are not in a situation where we can make a decision in advance on the timing of ending the activities of the Self-Defense Forces.

Up to now I have also, as one citizen … made visits. I would like to continue to hold such feelings from now on.