Nippon-Ham Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo (54) announced on the 27th that there would be "no Shinjo show" at the All-Star Game, where he will be making his second consecutive appearance as a coach. Last season, as the third base coach, he showed off his astonishing ability to light up "squeeze" on custom-made, 1.6 million yen worth of electronic sunglasses, but this season he said, "The players are the main focus. That's what the All-Star Game is all about. Did I do anything last year? No. The glasses aren't part of the performance. I mean, they were the kind that come down from the ceiling. Compared to that, my glasses are nothing." The world's top entertainer intends to watch from the sidelines.

On the other hand, he intends to actively communicate with players from other teams. Last season, he advised Orix Buffaloes 's Tongu on his batting form, and Tongu went on to hit Home Run in two consecutive games and win the MVP award. "I want to talk to more different players. There are so many good players, so I hope I can get some helpful advice. Well, I don't think any players will be frank with their manager (laughs). But I feel like they might talk to me," he said, looking forward to it.

◇Tsuyoshi Shinjo and the All-Star Game

▼In 2004, he stole home plate and won the MVP award.

▼2005 Golden Bat unveils diamond-encrusted spike

▼2006: Wore a rainbow-colored bat and an electronic scoreboard belt.

▼25 years ago, he made his debut as a coach and led the Pacific League to a resounding victory by scoring 5 runs with a batting lineup he assembled using a "gachapon lottery" that he himself devised. In the 4th inning, when he took over as third base coach, he showed off an astonishing signal by lighting up "squeeze" on custom-made electronic sunglasses that he had ordered for 1.6 million yen.