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伊佐進一
House of RepresentativesIn officeChudo Kaikaku Rengo (Centrist Reform Alliance)Kinki Region · Kinki Proportional Representation BlockMember of the House of Representatives

伊佐進一

Isa Shin'Ichi

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Shinichi Isa is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives. A former bureaucrat at the Science and Technology Agency and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, he transitioned into politics in 2012. Throughout his career, he has held significant positions including Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Finance and State Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, where he focused on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and social security reforms. Known for his expertise in science, technology, and child-rearing policy, he has been a vocal advocate for the expansion of child allowances, support for single-parent households, and the promotion of digital education. He is also recognized for his active presence on social media, where he provides political commentary.

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Born
1974-12-10 · 51 years old
Birth place
Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
Education
University of Tokyo (Faculty of Engineering, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics); Johns Hopkins University (Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies)
Career
Science and Technology Bureaucrat, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology official, First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in China

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