“To protect people's lives and keep our children safe, we must implement public-works spending and do so proudly. If possible, I'd like to see the Bank of Japan purchase all of the construction bonds that we need to issue to cover the cost. That would also forcefully circulate money in the market. Th”

“I sort of have a love affair with my work. Many of us work far too hard and we don't put enough value in the epicurean, sensual part of life.”