Azuma Koshiishi
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In this Japanese name, the family name is "Koshiishi".
| Azuma Koshiishi 輿石 東 |
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| Member of the House of Councillors | |
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| Assumed office 11 July 2004 |
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| Constituency | Yamanashi |
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| Born | 14 May 1936 Nirasaki, Japan |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Tsuru Junior College |
| Website | Official website |
Azuma Koshiishi (輿石 東 Koshiishi Azuma, born May 14, 1936) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Nirasaki, Yamanashi and graduate of Tsuru University, he was elected to the House of Representatives of Japan in 1990, where he served for two terms until 1996 when he failed to be re-elected. He was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998.
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[edit] Red coelacanth (nickname)
Koshiishi acquired the nickname Akai coelacanth (赤いシーラカンス Red coelacanth).[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "政治家情報 〜輿石 東〜" (in Japanese). ザ･選挙. JANJAN. http://www.senkyo.janjan.jp/diet/profile/0008/00008716.html. Retrieved 2007-11-10.
- ^ 週刊新潮 [ 2010年02月11日号]
[edit] External links
- Official website in Japanese.
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