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Masaaki Taira is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the Liberal Democratic Party, currently in his eighth term. A graduate of Waseda University, he previously managed his family's wholesale produce business in Ota Ward before entering politics. Throughout his career, Taira has held several high-level government positions, including Minister for Digital Transformation and Minister of State for Regulatory Reform. He is widely recognized for his focus on digital policy, AI implementation, and Web3 initiatives, advocating for evidence-based governance and regulatory reform to foster innovation. Taira has also been active in regional revitalization and international economic cooperation, particularly with Asian markets.