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上月良祐
House of CouncillorsIn officeLiberal Democratic PartyIbaraki Prefecture · Ibaraki Prefecture ConstituencyMember of the House of Councillors

上月良祐

Ryōsuke Kōzuki

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Ryosuke Kozuki is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors, currently in his third term representing the Ibaraki Prefecture constituency. A former bureaucrat who served in the Ministry of Home Affairs and as Vice Governor of Ibaraki Prefecture, he has held various government roles, including State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and State Minister of Cabinet Office. Kozuki is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and has served as the party's Agriculture and Forestry Division Director. His policy positions include support for constitutional amendment, the strengthening of the Self-Defense Forces, and the introduction of selective separate surnames for married couples. He has also been a vocal advocate for the tobacco industry and has expressed opposition to strict indoor smoking bans.

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Born
1962-12-26 · 63 years old
Birth place
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Education
Nada Junior and Senior High School, University of Tokyo (Faculty of Law)
Career
Ministry of Home Affairs official, Vice Governor of Ibaraki Prefecture

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