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Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a leading poet in postwar Japan also known for his translations of the U.S. cartoon strip "Peanuts," sits at his home in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2020. Tanikawa died on Nov. 13, 2024, aged 92.

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Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a leading poet in postwar Japan also known for his translations of the U.S. cartoon strip "Peanuts," reads a poem at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 12, 2015. Tanikawa died on Nov. 13, 2024, aged 92.

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Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92

Photo taken in December 2021 shows Shuntaro Tanikawa, a leading poet in postwar Japan also known for his translations of the U.S. cartoon strip "Peanuts." Tanikawa died on Nov. 13, 2024, aged 92.

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Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a leading poet in postwar Japan also known for his translations of the U.S. cartoon strip "Peanuts," gives an interview at his home in Tokyo in December 2004. Tanikawa died on Nov. 13, 2024, aged 92.

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Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a leading poet in postwar Japan also known for his translations of the U.S. cartoon strip "Peanuts," is pictured after receiving a letter of gratitude from Snoopy, the main character of the series, at a hotel in Tokyo in 2007. Tanikawa died on Nov. 13, 2024, aged 92.

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Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92

Photo taken in December 2021 shows Shuntaro Tanikawa, a leading poet in postwar Japan also known for his translations of the U.S. cartoon strip "Peanuts." Tanikawa died on Nov. 13, 2024, aged 92.

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Tokyo gubernatorial candidate sues weekly magazine for libel

Shuntaro Torigoe (standing), an opposition block candidate in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, speaks during a meeting at his campaign office in Tokyo on July 21, 2016, about a report in weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun alleging he made unwanted sexual advances to a woman. Torigoe dismissed the allegation as "groundless," saying he is "mortified by the heartless defamation." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Campaigning begins for Tokyo gubernatorial election

Shuntaro Torigoe, a major candidate in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, touches his poster on a signboard on July 14, 2016, at the start of the official campaigning. Journalist Torigoe has the joint backing of opposition parties including the Democratic Party and the Japanese Communist Party in the July 31 election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Campaigning begins for Tokyo gubernatorial election

Shuntaro Torigoe, a major candidate for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, kicks off his campaign by giving a speech in front of Shinjuku Station on July 14, 2016. Journalist Torigoe has the joint backing of opposition parties including the Democratic Party and the Japanese Communist Party for the July 31 election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Campaigning begins for Tokyo gubernatorial election

Shuntaro Torigoe, a major candidate for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, kicks off his campaign by giving a speech in front of Shinjuku Station on July 14, 2016. Journalist Torigoe has the joint backing of opposition parties including the Democratic Party and the Japanese Communist Party for the July 31 election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Campaigning begins for Tokyo gubernatorial election

Photo shows three major candidates for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, which was kicked off on July 14, 2016. (From L) Former defense minister Yuriko Koike, 63, former internal affairs minister Hiroya Masuda, 64, and journalist Shuntaro Torigoe, 76. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo gubernatorial election hopefuls vow stability, smart budgeting

Four likely candidates for Tokyo governor attend a press conference in Tokyo on July 13, 2016. (From L to R) Kenji Utsunomiya, former head of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Yuriko Koike, veteran journalist Shuntaro Torigoe and former Iwate Gov. Hiroya Masuda are expected to register their candidacies when official campaigning for the July 31 gubernatorial election begins on July 14. Each vowed to make the metropolitan government more transparent. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Journalist Torigoe announces candidacy for Tokyo governor race

Journalist Shuntaro Torigoe announces his candidacy for the July 31 Tokyo gubernatorial election during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 12, 2016. The main opposition Democratic Party and three other opposition parties will back him as a unified candidate. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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High-profile candidates in Tokyo gubernatorial election

(From L to R) Former internal affairs minister Hiroya Masuda, journalist Shuntaro Torigoe, former defense minister Yuriko Koike and Kenji Utsunomiya, former head of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, are among the leading candidates running in the Tokyo gubernatorial election on July 31, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Journalist Torigoe to run for Tokyo governor with opposition support

Journalist Shuntaro Torigoe smiles during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 12, 2016, as he announces his candidacy for the July 31 Tokyo gubernatorial election. The main opposition Democratic Party and three other opposition parties will back him as a unified candidate. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Journalist Torigoe to run for Tokyo governor with opposition support

Journalist Shuntaro Torigoe (C), poses for photos with Yukio Edano (2nd from L), secretary general of the main opposition Democratic Party, and senior officials of three other opposition parties, in Tokyo on July 12, 2016, after the parties said they will back Torigoe as a unified candidate for the July 31 Tokyo gubernatorial election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Journalist Torigoe to run for Tokyo governor with opposition support

Journalist Shuntaro Torigoe fields questions from a reporter during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 12, 2016, as he announces his candidacy for the July 31 Tokyo gubernatorial election. The main opposition Democratic Party and three other opposition parties will back him as a unified candidate. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Journalist Torigoe announces candidacy for Tokyo governor race

Katsuya Okada, leader of Japan's main opposition Democratic Party, speaks to reporters about the July 31 Tokyo gubernatorial election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on July 12, 2016. The Democratic Party and other opposition parties will back journalist Shuntaro Torigoe as a unified candidate in the election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Journalist Torigoe may run for Tokyo governor race

Photo shows renowned journalist Shuntaro Torigoe. It was reported on July 12, 2016, the main opposition Democratic Party is planning to field Torigoe in the upcoming Tokyo gubernatorial election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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"Trilingual Renshi" by poets of Japan, China, S. Korea

Photo shows cover of "Trilingual Renshi," a collection of collaborative poetry by Shuntaro Tanikawa and Yasuhiro Yotsumoto, both of Japan, Ming Di of China and Kim Hye Soon of South Korea. The anthology was published to counter recent political tensions in East Asia, heightened by incidents including hate speech. It was published by Vagabond Press in July 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Intellectuals, public figures launch signage campaign

Japanese journalist Shuntaro Torigoe (L) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 8, 2015, calling on the public to demonstrate their opposition to the passing of a set of security bills through the parliament by displaying a sign with the slogan "We Refuse Abe's Politics" en masse at 1 p.m. on July 18. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo gubernatorial election hopefuls vow stability, smart budgeting

Four likely candidates for Tokyo governor put their hands together during a joint press conference in Tokyo on July 13, 2016. (From L to R) Kenji Utsunomiya, former head of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Yuriko Koike, journalist Shuntaro Torigoe and former Iwate Gov. Hiroya Masuda, who are expected to register their candidacies when official campaigning for the July 31 gubernatorial election begins on July 14, each vowed to make the metropolitan government more transparent. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo gubernatorial election hopefuls vow stability, smart budgeting

Four likely candidates for Tokyo governor put their hands together during a joint press conference in Tokyo on July 13, 2016. (From L to R) Kenji Utsunomiya, former head of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Yuriko Koike, veteran journalist Shuntaro Torigoe and former Iwate Gov. Hiroya Masuda, who are expected to register their candidacies when official campaigning for the July 31 gubernatorial election begins on July 14, each vowed to make the metropolitan government more transparent. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo