Takeo Hiranuma Quotations

The prime minister said the government should start considering preparing for full import curbs, as there's not much time left,

Search all over the world, but you won't find any other family besides the Japanese imperial family that has maintained an unbroken male line for 125 generations. In other words, it is the precious, precious treasure of the Japanese race, as well as a world treasure.

I believe that the measures taken by the Chinese government are not accepted under the WTO rules and our trade treaty with China,

There is a person who insists upon making reform every time he opens his mouth but tradition and culture should be protected resolutely.

It betrayed the public's trust over nuclear energy,

Our task is to make sure the government does not submit the bill.

We must think of a method to preserve the male line. We hope the national rally not to be a radical one, but one which can arouse public opinions quietly and steadily, and also makes people understand the importance of tradition.

We will closely review the content of the measure. We will keep close contacts with other affected nations, such as Europe and South Korea, to take appropriate actions, which could mean filing a complaint with the WTO.

We should carry out reforms that are necessary, but when it comes to tradition, we should protect it with all our might.

Considering the long history and tradition, we must not make decisions only with premature discussion.

I believe it is our greatest duty to bring about a situation where the Cabinet cannot submit the bill.

The imperial family is the only treasure of the Japanese people.