is a Japanese

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of the

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, a member of the

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in the

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(national legislature). A native of

Tahara, Aichi is a Cities of Japan, city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 60,206 in 22,576 households, and a population density of 315 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Tahara is situated in sout ...

and graduate of

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, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005 after serving in the

Aichi Prefectural Assembly The is the legislative assembly of Aichi Prefecture. Its 103 members are elected in 57 districts by single non-transferable vote (SNTV) to four-year terms. The assembly is responsible for enacting and amending prefectural ordinances, voting o ...

for two terms.

References

External links

Official website
in Japanese. 1951 births Living people People from Tahara, Aichi Politicians from Aichi Prefecture Members of the Aichi Prefectural Assembly Chuo University alumni Koizumi Children Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) politicians Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2005–2009 {{Japan-politician-1950s-stub