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

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

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

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

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.

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

In Japan, the average age of agricultural workers is 65.8. When the aging of its population is accelerating so rapidly, it will be very difficult to sustain the sector whether we liberalize trade or not.