Yuji Yamamoto
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Yuji Yamamoto

Japanese politician

Yuji Yamamoto (山本 有二, Yamamoto Yūji; born 11 May 1952) is a former Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).2

From Wikipedia’s article on Yuji Yamamoto (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born May 11, 1952.1

About

A native of Kōchi Prefecture and graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the Kōchi Prefectural Assembly in 1985 (serving for one term) and then to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990. Yamamoto later served as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries in the Third Abe Cabinet.

From Wikipedia’s article on Yuji Yamamoto, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedWaseda University3

Career

Occupation: lawyer, politician.8

  • Since 2017Member of the House of Representatives of Japan5 6
  • 2016 to 2017Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries5
  • Since 2009Chair, System Syunou Center Co.,Ltd7
  • 2006 to 2007Minister of State for Financial Services5
  • 2005 to 2006Chair, System Syunou Center Co.,Ltd7
  • Date not recordedWorked at Pachinko Chain Store Association4
  • Date not recordedMember of the Kōchi Prefectural Assembly5
  • Date not recordedMember of the House of Representatives of Japan5

Personal life

  • BornMay 11, 1952, Kōchi-shi9
  • CitizenshipJapan10
  • Children411