Torch Quotes by Naoto Kan

The current situation of the earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear plants is in a way the most severe crisis in the 65 years since…

— Naoto Kan

It is possible for Japan to become the model of a society that does not rely on nuclear power.

— Naoto Kan

I am advocating a weak yen to a certain extent.

— Naoto Kan

I wouldn't call myself anti-nuclear.

— Naoto Kan

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…

— Naoto Kan

Nuclear arms and atomic power represent a technology in which coexistence with man is extremely difficult.

— Naoto Kan

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

— Naoto Kan

In Japan, the average age of agricultural workers is 65.8. When the aging of its population is accelerating so rapidly, it will be very…

— Naoto Kan

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.

— Naoto Kan

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

— Naoto Kan

While many technological measures can be taken to secure safety at nuclear power plants, such measures on their own cannot cover great risks.

— Naoto Kan

The trend in the world right now is - not just in developed countries, but in developing countries including China and India - there…

— Naoto Kan

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

— Naoto Kan

China has become a major presence for most countries around the world but notably for its neighboring countries in Asia. So I think it…

— Naoto Kan

I believe in any country, matters that relate to its territory would, of course, provoke strong sentiments amongst the people of that country.

— Naoto Kan