“Japan should aim at is a society in which the efforts of people are rewarded.”

The difficult situation will continue, but we would like to overcome this situation with the cooperation of the people.

Our predecessors overcame many troubles and much suffering, but each time got back up stronger than before.

We will bring together the strengths of the Self-Defense Forces and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to further accelerate the enlightenment work toward road restoration as soon as possible.

We are trying to urge North Korea to abandon their nuclear development program.

We will continue to do our utmost to support living in light of the ever-changing needs of the field, and will accelerate efforts in cooperation with local governments.

I believe the Japan-U.S. alliance is the only indispensable alliance, and I’d like to use my visit to further strengthen this relationship.

You may have to risk your own life to make such a historic accomplishment.

Russia is a part of the West and at the same time is a part of the Asia-Pacific.

With a book and a pen, the world can change.

Japan will calmly proceed with its activities in line with international law.

My basic notion regarding the matter of historical recognition is basically, it’s a matter that should be left to the good hands of historians and experts.

We will create a new era of peace and hope.

I am ready to give everything for Japan.

I will ensure that Japan keeps getting better, better this year than last year, and better next year than this year.

While listening to the voices of the people, I want to push forward with preparations to make the Olympics a success.

The peace and prosperity we are enjoying now is built on the precious sacrifices of the war dead.