I did not criticize the Central Bank's position.

We have issued financial instruments in the past, and there is a strong demand for them, it is simply unnecessary now.

Judo has been part of Japanese culture for a long time. It makes sense to me that this sport, which is both athletic and philosophical, was created in Japan. It is based on respect for the partner and for our elders as our teachers, which is very important and makes a strong, positive contribution to human relationships, and not only in sports. I am happy that life brought me to this wonderful sport as a child. It is like my first love.

Prime Minister [Shinzō Abe] and I have spoken a lot, and we said all the right things, in my opinion, about creating an atmosphere of trust and friendship between our nations and peoples.

Even if states sometimes have problems with each other, arts and sports should not suffer from that. Arts and sports are there to bring the people together - and not to divide them.

We should cooperate much more closely in fighting terrorism, which is a great challenge.

I only had a telephone conversation with [Donald Trump], whereas [Shinzō ] Abe met with him in person.