工藤彰三

Shozo Kudo is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives, currently holding the position of Chairman of the Committee on Economy, Trade and Industry. Born in Nagoya, he previously served as a Nagoya City Council member for two terms before being elected to the national Diet in 2012. Throughout his career, he has held various government roles, including Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and State Minister of the Cabinet Office. Kudo is known for his conservative political stances, including support for constitutional revision and the strengthening of Japan's defense capabilities. He has also faced scrutiny for his historical ties to the Unification Church and controversies regarding political funding disclosures.