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

"I consider that the maintenance of peace in the Far East and the establishment of a new order for the welfare of mankind are the basic principles of our foreign policy."

"I hope that the world will learn from the mistakes of the past and strive for lasting peace."

"The Imperial Family is a symbol of the unity of the Japanese people."

"The thought of the people suffering under the present circumstances causes me great pain. How can I, as a ruler, possibly bear to see my subjects so distressed?"