2008 Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) Presidential Election
The 2008 Liberal Democratic Party presidential election was held on 22 September 2008 after the incumbent President of the Liberal Democratic Party (Japan), party leader and Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda announced that he would resign on 1 September 2008, only 11 months after taking office on 25 September 2007 following a 2007 Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) presidential election, leadership election on 23 September 2007. Tarō Asō, who had lost to Shinzo Abe in the 2006 Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) presidential election, 2006 leadership election and then again lost to Fukuda in 2007, was widely seen as the frontrunner to replace him, and announced on 2 September 2008 he was ready to take over as party leader. Aso won the leadership election against four opponents, receiving 67% of the vote."Aso elected LDP head" , '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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National Diet
, transcription_name = ''Kokkai'' , legislature = 215th Session of the National Diet , coa_pic = Flag of Japan.svg , house_type = Bicameral , houses = , foundation=29 November 1890(), leader1_type = President of the House of Councillors , leader1 = Masakazu Sekiguchi , party1 = LDP , election1 = 11 November 2024 , leader2_type = Speaker of the House of Representatives , leader2 = Fukushiro Nukaga , party2 = LDP , election2 = 11 November 2024 , leader3_type = Prime Minister , leader3 = Shigeru Ishiba , party3 = LDP , election3 = 1 October 2024 , members = , house1 = House of Councillors , structure1 = Japan House of Councillors Political Groups - November 2024.svg , political_groups1 = Government (140) * LDP (113) * Kōmeitō (27) Opposition (91) * CDP- SDP (41) * Ish ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yasufumi Tanahashi
, born February 11, 1963, is a Japanese politician who served as the Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission. Early life He graduated from the University of Tokyo with a B.A. in private law in March 1987. Career Tanahashi has been a member of the House of Representatives representing Gifu's 2nd district since 1996. He served as the Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission from July to October, 2021. He also served as Minister of State in Charge of Science and Technology Policy in Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi Junichiro Koizumi ( ; , ''Koizumi Jun'ichirō'' ; born 8 January 1942) is a Japanese retired politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (Japan), president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ...'s cabinet. External links * http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/koizumidaijin/040927/18tanahashi_e.html Government ministers of Japan 1963 births Living people University of Tokyo alumni People ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yuriko Koike 200707 (cropped)
is a common Japanese given name, used for women. Written forms Yuriko can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *百合子, "lily, child" *由里子, "reason, hometown, child" *由利子, "reason, benefit, child" *由李子, "reason, plum, child" *優梨子, "tenderness, pear, child" *有里子, "possess, hometown, child" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. Real people ;with the given name Yuriko * Yuriko Backes, a Luxembourgish diplomat and politician * Alisa Yuriko Durbrow (ユリコ), a Japanese model, actress, and singer * Yuriko Chiba (千羽 由利子), a Japanese animation director * Yuriko Doi, choreographer and stage director *Yuriko Fuchizaki (渕崎 ゆり子), a Japanese voice actress * Yuriko Handa (百合子), a Japanese volleyball player *, Japanese high jumper *Yuriko Hishimi (ひし美 ゆり子), a Japanese actress *Yuriko Ishida (石田 ゆり子), a Japanese actress * Yuriko Kaida (貝田 由里子), a Japanese singer *Y ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tokyo 1st District
Tokyo 1st district (東京都第1区, ''Tōkyō-to dai-ikku'' or 東京1区, ''Tōkyō ikku'') is a constituency of the House of Representatives in the Diet of Japan (national legislature). It is located in eastern mainland Tokyo and covers central parts of the former city of Tokyo. The district consists of the wards of Chiyoda (which includes the central government buildings) and Shinjuku. As of 2016, 514,974 eligible voters were registered in the district. Before redistricting in 2022, the district included a part of Minato ward which is now in the 7th district. Before the electoral reform of 1994, the area had been part of Tokyo 1st district where three Representatives had been elected by single non-transferable vote. The two main candidates contesting the district until 2009, Banri Kaieda ( DPJ, Hatoyama group) and Kaoru Yosano (August 22, 1938 – May 23, 2017) was a Japanese politician. He was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the Sunrise Party of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Tokyo Prefecture
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular) with distinctive colours and design. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to a brigade in Arab countries. In ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kaoru Yosano 2008
Kaoru is a Japanese given name for males and females. Name Meanings The name's meaning varies depending on its written form: *薫/郁 — "fragrance", common for both males and females *馨/香 — "fragrance", more common for females *かおる — purely phonetic form in hiragana; no inherent meaning *かをる — same as above, using を as an archaic substitute for お *カオル — phonetic form in katakana As a distinctly unisex name, its usage in popular culture has risen in recent years to give the named character an air of androgyny. Such characters commonly have overt androgynous qualities as well. A similar name, in terms of both pronunciation and meaning, is Kaori. It is used exclusively for females. People * Kaoru 薫 (m) (one of the guitarists of Dir En Grey) * Kaoru Abe 阿部薫 (m) (free Jazz saxophonist) *, Japanese film director, producer and editor * Kaoru Akimoto (秋元薫) Born: 1964, Japanese singer-songwriter.She was also a voc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fukuoka 8th District
is a single-member constituency of the House of Representatives in the Diet of Japan. It covers Northern central parts of Fukuoka including the city of Iizuka, home to the Asō family ( Asō Corp./KK) and Tarō Asō, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faction leader and the only representative for the 8th district since its creation. He was elected LDP president in 2008 against Kaoru Yosano (without faction) and three other candidates, but resigned one year later following the most devastating general election result in party history – his successor would be the second LDP president in history not to become prime minister after his election. Yet, Asō carried his own district by an overwhelming margin in 2009. In detail, the district consists of the cities of Nōgata, Iizuka, Kama, Nakama, Miyawaka and the districts of Onga, Kurate and Kaho. As of 2012, 367,966 eligible voters were registered in the district.Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)選挙区� ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Fukuoka Prefecture
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular) with distinctive colours and design. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to a brigade in Arab countries. In ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shikōkai
Shikōkai () is a faction led by Tarō Asō within the Liberal Democratic Party Several political parties from around the world have been called the Liberal Democratic Party, Democratic Liberal Party or Liberal Democrats. These parties have usually followed liberalism as ideology, although they can vary widely from very progr ... (LDP). Before the dissolution of other factions, it was the third-largest faction within the LDP. It was established in 2017. References {{Liberal Democratic Party of Japan Political party factions in Japan 2017 establishments in Japan Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Minister For Foreign Affairs (Japan)
The is a member of the cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The minister is responsible for implementing Japan's foreign policy and is also a statutory member of the National Security Council. The minister is nominated by the prime minister and is appointed by the emperor of Japan. Since the end of the allied occupation of Japan, the position has been one of the most powerful in the cabinet, as Japan's economic interests have long relied on foreign relations. The recent efforts of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Shinzo Abe to establish a more interventionist foreign policy have also heightened the importance of the position. The current minister for foreign affairs is Takeshi Iwaya, who took office on October 1, 2024. List of ministers for foreign affairs *''Italics'' indicates subject served as Acting Foreign Minister. *Bold indicates subject served concurrently as Prime Minister for a period of time. Emp ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Minister Of Internal Affairs And Communications
Minister may refer to: * Minister (Christianity), a Christian cleric ** Minister (Catholic Church) * Minister (government), a member of government who heads a ministry (government department) ** Minister without portfolio, a member of government with the rank of a normal minister but who doesn't head a ministry ** Shadow minister, a member of a Shadow Cabinet of the opposition ** Minister (Austria) * Minister (diplomacy), the rank of diplomat directly below ambassador * Ministerialis The ''ministeriales'' (singular: ''ministerialis'') were a legally unfree but socially elite class of knights, administrators, and officials in the High Middle Ages in the Holy Roman Empire, drawn from a mix of servile origins, free commoners, and ..., a member of a noble class in the Holy Roman Empire * '' The Minister'', a 2011 French-Belgian film directed by Pierre Schöller See also * Ministry (other) * Minster (other) *'' Yes Minister'' {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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House Of Representatives (Japan)
The is the lower house of the National Diet of Japan. The House of Councillors is the upper house. The composition of the House is established by and of the Constitution of Japan. The House of Representatives has 465 members, elected for a four-year term. Of these, 176 members are elected from 11 multi-member constituencies by a Party-list proportional representation, party-list system of proportional representation, and 289 are elected from single-member constituencies. The overall voting system used to elect the House of Representatives is a Parallel voting, parallel system, a form of semi-proportional representation. Under a parallel system, the allocation of list seats does not take into account the outcome in the single seat constituencies. Therefore, the overall allocation of seats in the House of Representatives is not proportional, to the advantage of larger parties. In contrast, in bodies such as the German ''Bundestag'' or the New Zealand Parliament the election of s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |