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福原淳嗣
JapanHouse of RepresentativesLiberal Democratic PartyAkita Prefecture · Akita 2nd DistrictMember of the House of Representatives

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Junji Fukuhara

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Junji Fukuhara is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the Akita 2nd district. Born in Odate, Akita, he graduated from Keio University before beginning his political career as a member of the Odate City Council. He later served three terms as the Mayor of Odate from 2015 to 2024. In 2024, he was elected to the national Diet, and he secured re-election in 2026. Throughout his career, he has focused on local governance and regional development, though his recent tenure has been marked by legal challenges involving his campaign staff regarding election law compliance.

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Born
1967-12-18 · 58 years old
Birth place
Odate, Akita, Japan
Education
Odate Homei High School, Keio University (Faculty of Law)
Career
Odate City Council member, Mayor of Odate, Policy Secretary to a member of the House of Representatives

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