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S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea (R) celebrates on the podium after winning the men's under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2. At left is Japan's Satoshi Ishi, who won the silver.

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S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea (R) reacts after beating Japan's Satoshi Ishi in their final of the men's under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2.

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S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea celebrates after beating Japan's Satoshi Ishi in the final of the mens' under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2.

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Japan's consumption tax to face turning point in FY 2009: Ishi

TOKYO, Japan - The government's Tax Commission Chairman Hiromitsu Ishi says in a recent interview with Kyodo News that whether to raise Japan's consumption tax will come to a turning point in fiscal 2009, although a margin and timing of an increase in the tax rate are left to political decisions.

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Gov't panel recommends raising income taxes in FY 2006 tax reform

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Tax Commission Chairman Hiromitsu Ishi (L) hands in the commission's fiscal 2006 tax reform proposals to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the premier's office on Nov. 25. The commission recommended that the government raise income taxes at both the national and local levels in January 2007.

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(1)Panel eyes cutting tax deductions for salaried workers

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi (C), chairman of the government's Tax Commission, speaks at the opening of the panel's meeting at the Finance Ministry on June 21. The panel unveiled a set of recommendations to reduce tax deductions for salaried workers as part of efforts to fix Japan's debt-ridden finances.

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(2)Tax panel calls for abolishing tax cut in FY 2006

TOKYO, Japan - Tax Commission Chairman Hiromitsu Ishi speaks at a press conference at the Ministry of Finance on Nov. 25 after presenting Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi with a tax reform proposal calling for phasing out tax cuts in fiscal 2006.

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(1)Tax panel calls for abolishing tax cut in FY 2006

TOKYO, Japan - Tax Commission Chairman Hiromitsu Ishi (L) presents Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Nov. 25 with a tax reform proposal calling for phasing out tax cuts in fiscal 2006.

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Panel calls for cuts in tax breaks for elderly

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi, who heads the government's Tax Commission, presents a report to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the premier's office on June 17. The report urged the government to trim tax breaks for the elderly and drastically hike the consumption tax over the next 10 to 15 years to cover the ballooning welfare expenses for the nation's rapidly aging society.

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Panel urges cuts in tax breaks to cope with aging society

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi, chairman of the government's Tax Commission, speaks at a news conference June 13 after his panel approved a draft report calling for a reduction of tax breaks for the elderly and a drastic hike in the consumption tax over the next 10 to 15 years.

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Tax panel approves outline calling for consumption tax hike

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi (C), chairman of the government's Tax Commission, presides over a general meeting of the commission May 27. The panel, which advises Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, approved a tax report outline that says consumption taxes must be raised to secure funds to cover Japan's ballooning social security costs.

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Tax panel eyes heavier individual taxes, cuts for firms

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi (L), chairman of the government's Tax Commission, hands to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Nov. 19 a proposal on a tax reform plan for fiscal 2003. The plan aims at fiscal restraint through a heavier tax burden on individuals but also at boosting the weak economy by cutting some tax items for corporate activities.

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Gov't tax panel calls for overhaul of tax system

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi (L), chairman of the government's Tax Commission, hands Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi a report calling for an overhaul of Japan's tax system to deal with changes in the nation's economy.

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Tax panel chief Ishi hands report on tax proposals to Mori

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi, chairman of the government's Tax Commission, presents Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori a package of tax reform proposals at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Dec. 13. In the package, the panel said that given the signs of improvement in the Japanese economy and the grave situation of state finances, tax reform for fiscal 2001 ''should avoid a further decrease in tax revenues as much as possible.''

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Ishi named new chief of gov't tax panel

TOKYO, Japan - Picture shows Hiromitsu Ishi, president of Hitotsubashi University, who was formally named chairman of the government's Tax Commission on Sept. 14. Ishi succeeds Kan Kato, president of Chiba University of Commerce, who was the panel's chief for about 10 years.

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(SP)CANADA-VANCOUVER-RUGBY-HSBC WORLD SEVENS SERIES-DAY ONE

(220417) -- VANCOUVER, April 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Team Japan's Ishi Yuki (L) and Team New Zealand's Ngarohi McGarvey-Black compete during their Pool B match at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens in Vancouver, Canada, April 16, 2022. (Photo by Andrew Soong/Xinhua)

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Gov't tax panel calls for overhaul of tax system

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi (L), chairman of the government's Tax Commission, hands Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi a report calling for an overhaul of Japan's tax system to deal with changes in the nation's economy.

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(1)Tax panel calls for abolishing tax cut in FY 2006

TOKYO, Japan - Tax Commission Chairman Hiromitsu Ishi (L) presents Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Nov. 25 with a tax reform proposal calling for phasing out tax cuts in fiscal 2006. (Kyodo)

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(1)Panel eyes cutting tax deductions for salaried workers

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi (C), chairman of the government's Tax Commission, speaks at the opening of the panel's meeting at the Finance Ministry on June 21. The panel unveiled a set of recommendations to reduce tax deductions for salaried workers as part of efforts to fix Japan's debt-ridden finances. (Kyodo)

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Gov't panel recommends raising income taxes in FY 2006 tax refor

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Tax Commission Chairman Hiromitsu Ishi (L) hands in the commission's fiscal 2006 tax reform proposals to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the premier's office on Nov. 25. The commission recommended that the government raise income taxes at both the national and local levels in January 2007. (Kyodo)

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Japan's consumption tax to face turning point in FY 2009: Ishi

TOKYO, Japan - The government's Tax Commission Chairman Hiromitsu Ishi says in a recent interview with Kyodo News that whether to raise Japan's consumption tax will come to a turning point in fiscal 2009, although a margin and timing of an increase in the tax rate are left to political decisions. (Kyodo)

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(2)Tax panel calls for abolishing tax cut in FY 2006

TOKYO, Japan - Tax Commission Chairman Hiromitsu Ishi speaks at a press conference at the Ministry of Finance on Nov. 25 after presenting Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi with a tax reform proposal calling for phasing out tax cuts in fiscal 2006. (Kyodo)

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Ishi named new chief of gov't tax panel

TOKYO, Japan - Picture shows Hiromitsu Ishi, president of Hitotsubashi University, who was formally named chairman of the government's Tax Commission on Sept. 14. Ishi succeeds Kan Kato, president of Chiba University of Commerce, who was the panel's chief for about 10 years.

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Panel calls for cuts in tax breaks for elderly

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi, who heads the government's Tax Commission, presents a report to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the premier's office on June 17. The report urged the government to trim tax breaks for the elderly and drastically hike the consumption tax over the next 10 to 15 years to cover the ballooning welfare expenses for the nation's rapidly aging society. (Kyodo)

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Children's picture book depicts tragedy of Hiroshima A-bombing

Artist Yasushi Tsukamoto talks about "Inori no ishi" (Stone for Peace), a children's picture book about the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, published by Froebel-Kan Co. last month, during an interview in Tokyo on July 8, 2015. Tsukamoto hopes the book will help pass on lessons from the tragedy and World War II as a whole to the younger generation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea (R) reacts after beating Japan's Satoshi Ishi in their final of the men's under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2. (Kyodo)

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S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea (R) celebrates on the podium after winning the men's under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2. At left is Japan's Satoshi Ishi, who won the silver. (Kyodo)

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S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea celebrates after beating Japan's Satoshi Ishi in the final of the mens' under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2. (Kyodo)

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Entire view of nikko hachi-ishi

Nikko Hachiishi is shown from the middle of the mountain located to the west of Kannonji. Nikko Kaido bends near Kannonji and the present Nikko town hall, leading to leading to Shinkyo Bridge at the entrance of Nikkoshaji.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number2‐34‐0]

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Kinkakuji Temple

The Golden Pavilion at Rokuon-ji Temple seen from the eastern edge of Kyoko Pond, facing west-northwest. The rock on the left is Hosokawa-ishi, and Ashihara Island is visible behind it. The temple was built in 1398 but destroyed by arson in 1950. Unlike the reconstructed building of today, the original roof was supported by many columns at each level. Pine forest surrounds the pond.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐91‐0]

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Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The buildings of Nikko Toshogu are seen from the west. The main shrine is in the centre. The part one level lower than the main shrine is the Ishi-no-ma (Stone Room). The Hall of Worship is partially visible on the far right. Behind the stone walls in the background is the Okusha (inner shrine) containing the tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Carvings of tapirs are visible above the doors of the main hall.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number94‐3‐0]

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Kinkakuji Temple

The Golden Pavilion at Rokuon-ji Temple seen from the western edge of Kyoko Pond, facing east-northeast. The rock in the pond on the right is Akamatsu-ishi. Kameyama-ishi is visible in the left foreground with Dejima behind it. The temple was built in 1398 destroyed by arson in 1950. Unlike the reconstructed building of today, the original roof was supported by many columns at each level.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number92‐22‐0]

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Kinkakuji Temple

The Golden Pavilion at Rokuon-ji Temple seen from the western edge of Kyoko Pond, facing east-northeast. The rock in the pond on the right is Akamatsu-ishi. Kameyama-ishi is visible in the left foreground with Dejima behind it. The temple was built in 1398 destroyed by arson in 1950. Unlike the reconstructed building of today, the original roof was supported by many columns at each level. The pavilion looks dilapidated, perhaps due to the poor colouration.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number90‐4‐0]

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Kinkakuji Temple

The Golden Pavilion seen from the western edge of Kyoko Pond, facing east-northeast. The rock in the left foreground is Kameyama-ishi, and the one in the centre is Akamatsu-ishi. The high roofline of the kuri (priests' quarters) is visible over the pine trees to the right. The temple was built in 1398 but destroyed by arson in 1950. Unlike the reconstructed building of today, the original roof was supported by many columns built around each level. Pine forest surrounds the pond.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number51‐59‐4]

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Kinkakuji Temple

The Golden Pavilion at Rokuon-ji Temple seen from the eastern edge of Kyoko Pond, facing west-northwest. The rock on the left is Hosokawa-ishi, and Ashihara Island is visible behind. The temple was built in 1398 but destroyed by arson in 1950. Unlike the reconstructed building of today, the original roof was supported by many columns at each level. Water weeds fill the surface of the pond. Pine forest surrounds the area. The background is unclear due to the poor colouration. Taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐108‐0]

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Kinkakuji Temple

The Golden Pavilion at Rokuon-ji Temple seen from the western edge of Kyoko Pond, facing northeast. Akamatsu-ishi (rock) is visible in the left foreground and Ashihara Island to the far right. The temple was built in 1398 but destroyed by arson in 1950. Unlike the reconstructed building of today, the original roof was supported by many columns built surrounding each level.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number47‐37‐0]

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Entire view of nikko hachi-ishi

The town of Nikko Hatsuishi seen from the middle of the mountain of Kannonji to the west. Nikko Kaido made a turn in the location of the present Kannonji and the Nikko City Office, leading to the Kami bridge which is at the entrance of Nikko Shaji.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐10‐0]

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Entire view of nikko hachi-ishi

A photo of the city of Hatsuishi of Nikko from the middle of the western side of the mountain of Kannonji. Near Kannonji and the present Nikko City Office, Nikko Road took a turn leading to Kami Bridge at the entrance to Nikko Shrine.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number31‐40‐0]

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Entire view of nikko hachi-ishi

The city of Hatsuishi from the middle of the mountain to the west of Kannonji. Near Kannonji and the present town office, Nikko Kaido curves leading to the entrance of Nikko shaji, the Shinkyo Bridge.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐6‐0]

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HAKONE

The view of Ashino Lake and Motohakone near Hakone Shrine. The rock seen to the left bank in the photo is the tsunagi ishi (through stone) of Soga Goro and is presently buried under a manhole by shore reinforcement construction. The photo was taken after 1881, because there is no kettle by the Ichino torii to the centre left.==Date:unknown, Place:Hakone, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐10‐0]

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Entire view of nikko hachi-ishi

Entire view of nikko hachi-ishi==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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Panel urges cuts in tax breaks to cope with aging society

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi, chairman of the government's Tax Commission, speaks at a news conference June 13 after his panel approved a draft report calling for a reduction of tax breaks for the elderly and a drastic hike in the consumption tax over the next 10 to 15 years. (Kyodo)

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Tax panel approves outline calling for consumption tax hike

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi (C), chairman of the government's Tax Commission, presides over a general meeting of the commission May 27. The panel, which advises Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, approved a tax report outline that says consumption taxes must be raised to secure funds to cover Japan's ballooning social security costs. (Kyodo)

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Tax panel eyes heavier individual taxes, cuts for firms

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi (L), chairman of the government's Tax Commission, hands to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Nov. 19 a proposal on a tax reform plan for fiscal 2003. The plan aims at fiscal restraint through a heavier tax burden on individuals but also at boosting the weak economy by cutting some tax items for corporate activities. (Kyodo)

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Tax panel chief Ishi hands report on tax proposals to Mori

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromitsu Ishi, chairman of the government's Tax Commission, presents Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori a package of tax reform proposals at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Dec. 13. In the package, the panel said that given the signs of improvement in the Japanese economy and the grave situation of state finances, tax reform for fiscal 2001 ''should avoid a further decrease in tax revenues as much as possible.''

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Ishi to succeed Kato as chairman of Tax Commission

TOKYO, Japan - An archive photo shows Hiromitsu Ishi, president of Hitotsubashi University, whom the government plans to name as successor to Kan Kato, chairman of the Tax Commission. Ishi, 62, is currently chairman of the corporate tax subcommittee of the commission, an advisory panel to Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi.