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.

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

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.

When the world has 1,000, 2,000, 3,000 nuclear plants, can we call that a safe world? I think we need to properly have this debate.

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

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