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Akira Nagatsuma

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Akira Nagatsuma is a prominent Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives. A graduate of Keio University, he previously worked at NEC and as a journalist for Nikkei Business before entering politics. He gained national prominence as the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, where he was known for his focus on pension record transparency and social security reform, earning him the nickname 'Mr. Pension.' Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles within the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party of Japan, and the Constitutional Democratic Party, consistently advocating for social welfare improvements and administrative reform.

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Born
1960-06-14 · 66 years old
Birth place
Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Education
Keio University (Faculty of Law)
Career
NEC employee, Journalist for Nikkei Business

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