I wouldn't call myself anti-nuclear. I seek a society non-reliant on nuclear energy, a society that can do without nuclear energy, and Japan can prove a role model. It’s possible.

If you are unable to understand the cause of a problem it is impossible to solve it.

The safest nuclear power or energy policy is to realize 'zero nuclear power.

I believe in any country, matters that relate to its territory would, of course, provoke strong sentiments amongst the people of that country.

In fact, the Senkaku Islands are... inherent territory of Japan that is recognized in our history and also by international law.

It is possible for Japan to become the model of a society that does not rely on nuclear power.

The trend in the world right now is - not just in developed countries, but in developing countries including China and India - there is a movement to build more and more nuclear plants.