is a former Japanese politician. He served as a member of the House of Councillors representing the Tokushima at-large district as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Political career 1975Graduated from the University of Tokyo. Entered the Ministry of Construction.1993Became the Mayor of Tokushima, Tokushima.2004Became a member of the Diet.
See also Referendum Yoshino River
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