Naoto Kan

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

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— Naoto Kan

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

— 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…

— Naoto Kan

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

— Naoto Kan

I will carry on the torch of reviving Japan that the Democratic Party received from the people.

— Naoto Kan

I tend to agree with many aspects of President Obama's policies.

— Naoto Kan

The question arises whether private companies can bear responsibility when considering the large risks involved with nuclear business.

— Naoto Kan

The safest nuclear power or energy policy is to realize 'zero nuclear power.

— Naoto Kan

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

— Naoto Kan

This quake, tsunami and the nuclear accident are the biggest crises for Japan [in decades] ... We will continue to handle it…

— Naoto Kan