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朝日健太郎
JapanHouse of CouncillorsLiberal Democratic PartyTokyo · Tokyo at-large districtMember of the House of Councillors

朝日健太郎

Kentaro Asahi

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Kentaro Asahi is a Japanese politician and former professional volleyball and beach volleyball player. He currently serves as a member of the House of Councillors, representing the Tokyo constituency for the Liberal Democratic Party. Before entering politics, Asahi had a distinguished athletic career, competing in the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics. He has held government positions including Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Parliamentary Vice-Minister of the Environment. His political platform emphasizes sports promotion, disaster prevention, and infrastructure development.

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Born
1975-09-19 · 50 years old
Birth place
Kumamoto, Japan
Education
Hosei University, Waseda University (Master of Sport Sciences)
Career
Professional volleyball and beach volleyball player, NPO director

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