"Indeed, we declared war on America and Britain out of our sincere desire to ensure Japan's self-preservation and the stabilization of East Asia, it being far from our thought either to infringe upon t…"

"The people's happiness is my greatest concern."

"Japan underestimated China. It is most wise to end the war quickly and seek to build up our national strength for the next ten years."

"The future belongs to those who strive for peace and understanding."

"The Emperor is a symbol of the state and of the unity of the people."