Naoto Kan quotes

Naoto Kan is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2010 to 2011. Known for his leadership during the Fukushima nuclear disaster and efforts to promote renewable energy. He continues to be an influential figure in Japanese politics and public debate. Here are 14 of his quotes:

If you are unable to understand the cause of a problem it is impossible to solve it. (Naoto Kan)
It is possible for Japan to become the model of a society that does not rely on nuclear power. View quote
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The safest nuclear power or energy policy is to realize 'zero nuclear power.' View quote
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Nuclear arms and atomic power represent a technology in which coexistence with man is extremely difficult. View quote
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I will carry on the torch of reviving Japan that the Democratic Party received from the people. View quote
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After the Second World War, people in Japan no longer died for their country, and even that expression was no longer used. View quote
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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 position for Japan and its Asian neighbors that we certainly would strive to maintain as much as possible friendly relations with China. View quote
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In fact, the Senkaku Islands are... inherent territory of Japan that is recognized in our history and also by international law. View quote
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While many technological measures can be taken to secure safety at nuclear power plants, such measures on their own cannot cover great risks. View quote
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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 sustain the sector whether we liberalize trade or not. View quote
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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)
The trend in the world right now is - not just in developed countries, but in developing countries including China and India - there is a movement to build more and more nuclear plants. View quote
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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. View quote
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So, Japan as a country has lost its vigor, it feels very much closed in for various reasons. View quote
Naoto Kan

Naoto Kan

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Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, CC BY 4.0
Occupation: Japanese Politician
Born: October 10, 1946
Quotes count: 14