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古川禎久
JapanHouse of RepresentativesLiberal Democratic PartyMiyazaki Prefecture · Miyazaki 3rd DistrictMember of the House of Representatives

古川禎久

Yoshihisa Furukawa

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Yoshihisa Furukawa is a veteran Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives, currently in his ninth term. A former construction bureaucrat, he has held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Justice and Senior Vice Minister of Finance. Known for his conservative political stance, he has been a vocal opponent of foreign suffrage and the Human Rights Protection Bill, while supporting visits to Yasukuni Shrine. Throughout his career, he has served in various leadership roles within the Liberal Democratic Party, including Acting Secretary-General and Chairman of the Election Strategy Committee. He remains a prominent figure in Miyazaki politics, focusing on regional revitalization and national security policy.

Details

Born
1965-08-03 · 60 years old
Birth place
Kushima, Miyazaki, Japan
Education
La Salle Junior and Senior High School, University of Tokyo (Faculty of Law)
Career
Construction bureaucrat, secretary to a member of the House of Representatives, restaurant owner

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