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SHINTARO

Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Oct 16, 2013
'Edward II': The director's take
Two years ago, Shintaro Mori made his directorial debut at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, with a minimalist production of Samuel Beckett's absurdist masterpiece "Waiting for Godot." Now, at age 37, he's back there at the helm of probably one of the West's first-ever plays with an openly gay theme — the rarely staged classic, "Edward II," by Christopher Marlowe (1564-93).
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 12, 2013
Cute craving a cash cow for Hello Kitty creator
Tanya Stanich, a 43-year-old lawyer, clutched a handful of pink and black Hello Kitty notebooks at Sanrio Co.'s store in Manhattan's Times Square and touched a sequined bag adorned with the face of a cartoon cat.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 4, 2013
Tigers rookie Fujinami holds off Giants
In a matchup of rookie All-Star starting pitchers, Hanshin Tigers teenager Shintaro Fujinami worked six innings to earn the victory in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Yomiuri Giants.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 13, 2013
Ishihara says abductee Yokota must be 'mistress' to high-ranking North official
Shintaro Ishihara, co-head of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party), made a gaffe Friday regarding the status of one of the Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago, calling her a "mistress."
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Jun 30, 2013
Constitutional revision: Proposed Abe-rights look to be all wrong
After the Upper House elections on July 21, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may try to revise the Constitution. This longstanding agenda is now within reach because the Liberal Democratic Party he heads might be able to rally the necessary two-thirds of votes in both chambers of the Diet.
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2013
Hashimoto threat to quit helm roils party
Chaos continues to reign in Nippon Ishin no Kai and senior party members move into damage control mode following co-leader Toru Hashimoto's threat to resign.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 18, 2013
Fujinami tops fan votes for All-Star Series
Highly praised Hanshin Tigers rookie Shintaro Fujinami was the top vote-getter in fan balloting among Central League starters for the upcoming All-Star Series after results were announced at the halfway point on Monday.
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Jun 2, 2013
Sex gaffes and the voluble Osaka shyster
If the Japan Restoration Party — headed by Toru Hashimoto, the mayor of Osaka, and former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara — needs a new political slogan, the proverb Kuchi ga wazawai no moto (The mouth is the source of great trouble) would do nicely.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 22, 2013
Tigers rookie Fujinami shuts down Swallows
Highly-touted teenage rookie Shintaro Fujinami allowed two hits over seven innings on Sunday for his second win of the season as the Hanshin Tigers beat the Tokyo Yakult Swallows 5-0.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 4, 2013
Nippon Ishin, LDP ally on separate paths
As Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) gears up for this summer's Upper House election, its relationship with New Komeito, especially over constitutional revision, has come under increased pressure.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 1, 2013
Tigers rookie Fujinami makes history but loses debut
Hanshin Tigers right-hander Shintaro Fujinami made his first pro start on Sunday just three games into the season, setting a record for rookies drafted out of high school.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 30, 2013
Ishihara confirms stroke but denies retirement speculation
Shintaro Ishihara pledges to remain coleader of Nippon Ishin no Kai, denying speculation he might quit and resign from politics over his poor health.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 30, 2013
Ishihara too sick to attend Nippon Ishin's first convention
Shintaro Ishihara, coleader of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party), will miss its first-ever convention this weekend due to ill health, a party official confirmed Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 5, 2013
Rift-plagued Nippon Ishin eyes 200 for poll
Although more than 200 people nationwide have expressed interest in running as Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) candidates in the July Upper House election, internal tensions have once again raised questions about the party's stability.
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2013
Ishihara hospitalized till mid-March
Shintaro Ishihara, coleader of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) and Tokyo's former governor, has been hospitalized and isn't likely to be discharged until mid-March, sources said Saturday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 25, 2013
Nippon Ishin, Your Party to cooperate in summer poll; no merger yet
Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) and Your Party will cooperate in this summer's Upper House election by not running candidates against each other in the same district.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2013
Hashimoto to colead Nippon Ishin in bid to heal rift over Ishihara
Osaka Mayor and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) founder Toru Hashimoto will be appointed coleader of the party in a move designed to heal the rift between the Osaka faction and Shintaro Ishihara that is threatening the party's prospects in this summer's Upper House election.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LIGHT GIST
Dec 25, 2012
The year in quotes: 25 windows on the way things were in 2012
It was a year dominated by Japan's spats with its most powerful neighbors, China and South Korea, over tiny specks in the sea, and by national soul-searching over nuclear power and the calamity that struck Japan in March 2011. It ended with the stunning political resurrection of the Liberal Democratic Party. In between, there were memorable faux pas on homosexuality, welfare and official sexism.
JAPAN / ELECTION 2012
Dec 18, 2012
After bout of confusion, Nippon Ishin agrees to nominate Ishihara for prime minister
Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) ironed out a fresh rift Monday by deciding to vote for party chief Shintaro Ishihara when the Diet nominates candidates for prime minister on Dec. 26, a senior party official said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 17, 2012
Job one for Inose: stepping out from Ishihara's shadow
The Tokyo gubernatorial race ended Sunday with Vice Gov. Naoki Inose winning the top job, drawing the curtain on a lackluster campaign for the capital that was overshadowed by the Lower House election.
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Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has reiterated the government's readiness to take an appropriate action as the yen continues to slide against the U.S. dollar.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
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