Liberal Democratic Party

We are a conservative political party that constantly seeks progress. Based on a correct understanding of liberalism and a truly democratic system, we shall …
Under the Emperor – the symbol of the state and the unity of the people – we have built the Japan of today, a nation of peace. We are a people that from the very beginning of our history have considered hard work a virtue, and regarded the attainment of self-reliance to be a thing of great honour. …
The liberalism we have long defended is neither a belief in market fundamentalism, nor a belief that a government should be allowed to intervene at will. Neither is it a belief in a culture that accommodates unbridled egoism of those liberals who claim to be socially underprivileged. We wish to reaffirm our belief in the true meaning of liberalism: a “freedom” that is created by self-reliant individuals possessing both ingenuity and a sense of duty, who work to create a society where free choice is possible, one in which all are regarded with respect and tolerance, and offered a helping hand in times of need.