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古川元久
House of RepresentativesIn officeDemocratic Party for the PeopleAichi Prefecture · Aichi 2nd districtMember of the House of Representatives

古川元久

Motohisa Furukawa

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Motohisa Furukawa is a veteran Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the 11th consecutive term. A former official at the Ministry of Finance, he entered politics in 1996 and has held several high-level government positions, including Minister of State for National Policy and Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy under the Noda Cabinet. Within the Democratic Party for the People, he serves as the Acting Representative and has been a key figure in parliamentary affairs. Furukawa is known for his focus on economic policy, advocating for fiscal stimulus and growth-oriented strategies, while maintaining a consistent stance on constitutional reform, including the formal recognition of the Self-Defense Forces.

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Born
1965-12-06 · 60 years old
Birth place
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Education
University of Tokyo (Faculty of Law), Columbia University
Career
Official at the Ministry of Finance

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