During the lifetime of Japan I became very neurotic, very paranoid.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
When I came to office, in terms of diplomacy and national security, as well as the economy, Japan was in a very severe situation.
I'm afraid Japanese people tend to collective hysteria.
My life was very Japanese.
And I know I'm paranoid and neurotic, I've made a career out of it.
I've been studying the cultures of Asia for many years, and I'm very attracted to the culture of Japan, in particular to the impact Zen has had on the Japanese mind and spirit.
The Japanese people are usually very prudent, even when they are convinced change is necessary.
I grew up in Japan. It's my first memories of life are Japan.
I've had paranoid panic attacks.
I recognize the fact that I don't have one single drop of Japanese blood in my body. But I've always felt half-Japanese at heart.
I was fortunate to live for 3 years in another country, and although we lived in an American compound, still as a young adolescent I did venture into the world of the Japanese with great interest and enjoyment. But many Americans never left that safe and familiar life among their own people.