is a former

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of the

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, who served as a member of the

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(national legislature) from 2005 to 2012.

Early life

A native of Iinan, Mie and graduate of Tsu City College, he worked at the government of the town of Iinan from 1968 to 1998.

Political career

He was elected to the first of his two terms in the assembly of

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in 1999 and to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2005.

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* in Japanese. 1949 births Living people Politicians from Mie Prefecture Democratic Party of Japan politicians Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2005–2009 Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2009–2012 {{Japan-politician-1940s-stub