Shinji Ishimaru’s quotes that resonate with the heart. Soulful words that touch the hearts of many people.

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

The words of politicians carry weight precisely because they stand at turning points in history while earnestly engaging with society.

Among them, the words of Shinji Ishimaru—former mayor of Akitakata City and a contender in the Tokyo gubernatorial election—are imbued with a strong resolve to change Japan from the local level, along with a warm perspective that stands with citizens.

In this article, we present memorable quotes from Shinji Ishimaru that cast light on these turbulent times.

You’re sure to find hints for living in the modern era.

Shinji Ishimaru’s moving quotes. Soul-stirring words that resonate with many people (11–20)

I’ve found what to do with my life.Shinji Ishimaru

These are words from Shinji Ishimaru’s final appeal as a candidate on the day before the Tokyo gubernatorial election.

Reflecting on his path—from leaving the bank to becoming mayor of Akitakata, and then running for Tokyo governor—he says that by looking closely at the state of politics, he came to understand what he needed to do.

He conveys that acting with a sense of urgency—feeling that things couldn’t go on as they were and that he had to do something himself—has led him to this moment.

It’s a message that not only speaks to this campaign, but also signals his resolve going forward: to devote his life, wholeheartedly, to what he sees before him and believes must be done.

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In conclusion

Shinji Ishimaru’s words—shaped by his broad perspective, including his bid for the Tokyo gubernatorial election and his experience in local administration—carry deep insights that sharply capture contemporary society.

These words offer hints for confronting the challenges we face.

They are phrases to keep in mind as inspiration for opening up the future.