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Understanding the reach of a Japanese political dynasty

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?

The art, and fallout, of the Japanese political gaffe

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 ...

In second questioning, Ishihara denies responsibity for Tsukiji relocation plan

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.

Tsukiji fiasco heads to powerful investigative committee

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 ...

Tsukiji fiasco not all on me, Ishihara says, blaming deputies

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 ...

Metro assembly plans new panel to probe Tsukiji move, may summon Ishihara

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.

Koike targets former governor Ishihara in Toyosu probe

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.

Former governor Ishihara refuses to attend hearing on Toyosu market soil woes

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: ...

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