Belief Quote by Hideki Tojo

All through the years since World War II, the Japanese people have, I am convinced, made strenuous efforts to preserve and promote world peace,…

— Eisaku Sato

After the Meiji restoration in 1868, Japan adopted an expansionist and colonial attitude towards its neighbours. It sought to identify itself with the West…

— Martin Jacques

Japan's diplomatic efforts could have had a broader international perspective. Relations with the U.S. are, of course, the cornerstone of Japan's diplomacy, but the…

— Sadako Ogata

The Japanese chose the principle of eternal peace as the basis of morality for our rebirth after the War.

— Kenzaburo Oe

Since the end of World War II Japan has worked as a peaceful nation to promote co-operation and dialogue.

— Fumio Kishida

In the past, Japan through its colonial rule and aggression caused tremendous damage and suffering for the people of many countries, particularly those of…

— Junichiro Koizumi

Clearly, this Sino-Japanese War of more than four years was a considerable burden on Japan's national power and an obstacle to the maintenance of…

— Tojo Hideki

Japan used to beat China routinely in wars. You know that, right? Japan used to beat China, they routinely beat China. Why are we…

— Donald Trump

We discussed the history of postwar Japan and how Japan had missed an opportunity to build a more functional democracy because of the focus…

— Joichi Ito

Nevertheless, China was unfortunately unable to understand Japan's real position, and it is greatly to be regretted that the Sino-Japanese War became one of…

— Hideki Tojo

From the point of the view of the nation's power, it was obvious that while we were fighting the Sino-Japanese war, every effort was…

— Hideki Tojo

Ever since the Meiji restoration in 1868, Japan has turned its back on Asia in general and China in particular: its pattern of aggression…

— Martin Jacques