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

- Naoto Kan

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

- Naoto Kan

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

- 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

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

- Naoto Kan

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

- 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 World War II.

- 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 difficult to …

- 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 prov…

- Naoto Kan