is a Japanese politician who is a member of House of Representatives for the Tomorrow Party of Japan. He was formerly a member of the Democratic Party of Japan. Born in Gamagōri, Aichi he graduated from Nihon University with a degree in economics. He was elected for the first time in 2003 after an unsuccessful run in 2000. References External links Official website in Japanese Living people 1943 births People from Gamagōri Democratic Party of Japan politicians Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) Nihon University alumni People's Life Party politicians 21st-century Japanese politicians