Shigeharu Aoyama
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Shigeharu Aoyama | |
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 Aoyama in 2009 | |
| Member of the House of Councillors | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2016 | |
| Constituency | National PR |
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| Born | Shigeharu Aoyama 25 July 1952 Nagata-ku, Kobe, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Waseda University |
| Occupation | Economist • Researcher • Politician |
Shigeharu Aoyama (青山繁晴; born 25 July 1952) is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan, since 2016.[1]
He represents the National proportional representation block.[2] He currently serves on the following committees:
- Committee on Economy and Industry (Director);
- Committee on Budget;
- Special Committee on Official Development Assistance and Related Matters.[2]
Early life
[edit]Aoyama was born on July 25, 1952, in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. He graduated from the school of political science and economics of Waseda University in 1979.[2]
Career
[edit]Prior to his election to the House of Councillors, Aoyama worked as a journalist and founded a think tank. A summary of his career is below:
- 1979-98: Worked as a journalist for Kyodo News.
- 1998-2002: Researcher for Mitsubishi Research Institute (think tank).[3][2]
- 2002: Founded "Japan's Independent Institute", a think tank (separated from Mitsubishi).[2][4]
In 2016, he was elected to the House of Councillors.
References
[edit]- ^ "Mr.AOYAMA Shigeharu：House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ a b c d e "Mr.AOYAMA Shigeharu：House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc". English. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Japan's Independent Institute Website". www.dokken.co.jp. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
