National / Media | MEDIA MIX Jun 6, 2020
Understanding the reach of a Japanese political dynasty
by Philip Brasor
Could Daigo's uncharacteristically serious tone in recent times indicate that he is finally thinking of a career in politics?
Reference | FYI May 22, 2017
The art, and fallout, of the Japanese political gaffe
by Tomohiro Osaki
If there is one way you can count on Japanese politicians, it is their ability to make headlines by putting their foot in their mouth. Time and again, high-profile politicians and Cabinet ministers have placed their careers in jeopardy over slips of the tongue, misstatements ...
National Mar 20, 2017
In second questioning, Ishihara denies responsibity for Tsukiji relocation plan
Former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara repeated Monday his claim that he was not responsible for selecting the contaminated site now planned to host the famous Tsukiji fish market.
National Mar 10, 2017
Tsukiji fiasco heads to powerful investigative committee
by Magdalena Osumi
The time is drawing near for Tokyo's lawmakers to use a powerful investigative tool in a bid to seek answers about the Tsukiji fish market relocation fiasco. The first session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly's special committee kicks off Saturday with an aim to investigate ...
National Mar 3, 2017
Tsukiji fiasco not all on me, Ishihara says, blaming deputies
by Magdalena Osumi
Former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara denies blame for the botched relocation plan for the Tsukiji fish market, saying it was all handled by his deputies.
National / Politics Feb 28, 2017
Ex-Tokyo governor Ishihara to face committee on March 20 over botched fish market relocation
Former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara is set to be summoned to appear on March 20 as a sworn witness before a powerful metropolitan assembly committee looking into the botched Tsukiji fish market relocation, the committee's board has said. The board, which can compel individuals to ...
National Feb 22, 2017
Tokyo assembly set to summon ex-Gov. Ishihara over Tsukiji fish market relocation
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly decided Wednesday to summon former Gov. Shintaro Ishihara and his close aide to appear as sworn witnesses before a powerful committee looking into the controversial relocation plan for the Tsukiji fish market. The assembly passed a proposal submitted by four major ...
National / Politics Feb 21, 2017
Ex-Tokyo Gov. Ishihara to meet press March 3 over Tsukiji move
Former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara will hold a news conference on March 3 to explain his involvement in the Tsukiji fish market relocation plan, he said Tuesday. Ishihara was governor when the metropolitan government decided to buy land in the nearby Toyosu area to serve ...
National / Politics Feb 20, 2017
Metro assembly plans new panel to probe Tsukiji move, may summon Ishihara
Four major parties in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly agree to set up a powerful committee to look into the issues dogging the Tsukiji fish market relocation.
National Jan 20, 2017
Koike targets former governor Ishihara in Toyosu probe
by Magdalena Osumi
The Tokyo governor seeks answers in court as to whether her predecessor caused the Tsukiji fish market relocation fiasco.
National Oct 6, 2016
Former governor Ishihara refuses to attend hearing on Toyosu market soil woes
Ishihara had said he would assist with any investigation into the decision-making process that led to the soil debacle at Toyosu.
TV | CHANNEL SURF Jul 22, 2016
'Lockheed Incident Document 40th Year Shocking Scoop'; 'Yassan'; Xflag
by Philip Brasor
Thanks mainly to a first-person "biography" written by former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, there is renewed interest in disgraced former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. NHK is presenting a series of special programs, some of which are dramatizations, about the scandal that brought Tanaka down: ...