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.