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?Japan3.8 · 55 votesShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
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.JapanLaw4.3 · 56 votes · 163 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
I have experienced failure as a politician and for that very reason, I am ready to give everything for Japan.FailureReasonJapan144 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
I have to express sympathy from the bottom of my heart to those people who were taken as wartime comfort women. As a human being, I would like to express my sympathies, and also as prime minister of Japan I need to apologize to them.WomenJapanShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
I swear I will do everything in my power to change the situation in Tibet where human rights are being suppressed. Tibet seeks freedom and democracy and we agree on those values.Human RightsPowerFreedom3.4 · 43 votes · 109 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
SocietyI 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 of the entire world.3.6 · 62 votes · 44 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
CountriesI will aim to restore the Japan-U.S. alliance and Japan's strong diplomatic capabilities. Japan can't pursue a strong foreign policy without strengthening its alliance with the United States.3.1 · 35 votes · 153 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
FeelingsJapan'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 the Japanese people no matter what.4.2 · 20 votes · 135 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
TimeThe 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 our own history with humility and think about our responsibility4.5 · 57 votes · 160 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
CountriesThe Japan-U.S. alliance is an irreplaceable alliance. And I would like to further consolidate and broaden that alliance.4.9 · 57 votes · 190 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
CountriesThe Senkaku islands are inherently Japanese territory. I want to show my strong determination to prevent this from changing.3.5 · 13 votes · 94 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
SocietyThe 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 fought and lost their lives for the country and to pray f4.3 · 25 votes · 35 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
CountriesTo 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 need to issue to cover the cost. That would also3.7 · 6 votes · 109 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share
FeelingsTo 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 promises that I make and leave results. Leave a track record and show4.5 · 38 votes · 102 readsShare on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XCreate a card to share