Atsuko Abe

Your Highness, we are at a critical juncture in our nation's history. The disruption of our oil supply was the read more

Your Highness, we are at a critical juncture in our nation's history. The disruption of our oil supply was the final straw. It wrecked the economy. Japan is in ruins; millions are out of work. We must repair the damage and ensure it never happens again.

Your Excellency, I am aware of my responsibilities,

Your Excellency, I am aware of my responsibilities,

The government must speak for you, and the nation, which are the same. That is the law.

The government must speak for you, and the nation, which are the same. That is the law.

But you have signed an agreement with the Russians! They will sell us oil.

But you have signed an agreement with the Russians! They will sell us oil.

You reign, I rule. That is the Japanese way.

You reign, I rule. That is the Japanese way.