is a Japanese politician, who was a member of House of Representatives and Liberal Democratic Party. Born in Chiyoda, Tokyo he graduated from Chuo University in 1966. He was elected for the first time in 1993 after an unsuccessful run in 1990. He represented the 3rd District of Niigata Prefecture until 2009. References External links Official website 1943 births Living people People from Chiyoda, Tokyo Politicians from Tokyo Chuo University alumni Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) politicians 21st-century Japanese politicians