was a Japanese politician. Born in

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, Yoshiyuki represented Hyogo 4th district in the

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as a member of the

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from 1969 to 1990, when he chose not to stand in that year's elections. He died of lung cancer in

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on 7 March 2017, at the age of 82.

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1934 births 2017 deaths Kansai University alumni Komeito politicians Politicians from Shizuoka Prefecture Politicians from Hyōgo Prefecture Deaths from lung cancer in Japan Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 1986–1990 {{Japan-politician-1930s-stub