The territorial issue is certainly a difficult issue and it is not easy to find a solution, |
There is no wavering in our relationship of trust, ... We have not overcome deflation yet so the priority should be on that. We'd like the BOJ to cooperate. |
There's no change to our view that mild deflation lingers, though we are seeing some signs of improvement. |
They all agreed that they want to remain in Japan and await their children's return, |
They got to where they are by fighting on without giving up. I think this finally showed the strength of Japanese baseball. |
This is a Cabinet to actually implement the reforms. |
This is the kind of survey every country does. I would hope the South Korean side understands this. Japan will calmly proceed with its activities in line with international law. |
Up to now I have also, as one citizen ... made visits. I would like to continue to hold such feelings from now on. |
We aim to achieve general progress in relations between North Korea and Japan. |
We anticipate the Japanese economy will continue its mild recovery. I am extremely delighted the reforms have produced definite results. |
We are certain that we are on the right track |
We are not in a situation where we can make a decision in advance on the timing of ending the activities of the Self-Defense Forces. |
We are not in a situation yet where we can change the view that mild deflation persists. |
We are talking in the Japan-US negotiations about maintaining the deterrent and reducing local burdens as a whole. |
We asked whether the public thinks Koizumi's structural reforms symbolized by privatization of the three postal services should be pushed forward or stopped, |