"There has been speculation in the media that my wife Carole, and other members of my family played a role in my departure from Japan. All such speculation is inaccurate and false," said the statement.

"I alone arranged for my departure. My family had no role whatsoever," it added.

(Reporting by Eric Knecht; Editing by Jan Harvey)

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