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.

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.

After the Second World War, people in Japan no longer died for their country, and even that expression was no longer used.

So, Japan as a country has lost its vigor, it feels very much closed in for various reasons.

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.