I've been surprised to know that people in the U.S. often mix up Japan and China. It is sad to us, because Japan is a different country from China. It is not right to assume that Asian people are all from China. Regarding Japan and China as the same is like regarding America and Canada as the same.

I think the United States should leave Iraq and deal with environmental problems. If the U.S. Army stays in Iraq, Japan will also follow it because the U.S. is an important partner of trade to Japan. American people also need to know they have to save energy. The U.S. was the only country that did not sign the Kyoto Protocol, which was selfish.

In Japan, we prefer modesty. It is our tradition and I think it will exist forever. Americans prefer confidence. Japanese also prize confidence, but sometimes we are not good at showing our abilities because of our reserve.

In the last couple days, there were some people that were stripping the building of copper and stuff. A couple of them were caught yesterday. (Vagrants have) been an issue, and it's been a real concern.

People feel nationwide that they're involved.

A lot of people say that (the Navy Museum is) a hidden treasure.