It is important to explain fully to the local areas with sincerity. We will also think, of course, about the development promotion of the communities.

We need to be very careful when considering whether or not to change the constitution to accept same-sex marriage as this issue touches on the fundamentals of how we live.

I promise to protect Japan's land and sea, and the lives of the Japanese people no matter what.

We aim to achieve general progress in relations between North Korea and Japan.

I have experienced failure as a politician and for that very reason, I am ready to give everything for Japan.

But I think there is a widespread opinion that the support system for athletes should be more firmly established.

To 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 also forcefully circulate money in the market. That would be positive for the economy, too.