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Revision as of 11:18, 27 December 2012
Goshi Hosono | |
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| 細野 豪志 | |
| Minister of Environment (Japan) | |
| In office 2 September 2011 – 1 October 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Yoshihiko Noda |
| Succeeded by | Hiroyuki Nagahama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1971 Ōmihachiman, Shiga |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Kyoto University |
Goshi Hosono (細野 豪志, Hosono Gōshi, born August 8, 1971) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Ōmihachiman, Shiga and graduate of Kyoto University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2000. He is the current Nuclear Disaster Minister of Japan.[1] In September 2011 he was reappointed as Nuclear Disaster Minister and also appointed as Minister of the Environment in the cabinet of newly appointed prime minister Yoshihiko Noda.[2][3]
Hosono considered running in the September 2012 DPJ presidential elections against incumbent Yoshihiko Noda, but was eventually dissuaded from doing so by senior members of the party.[4]
Hosono is a protege of DPJ Secretary General Azuma Koshiishi, who sees him as a potential future Prime Minister.[5]
After Noda's re-election as party president, and reappointment of Koshiishi as Secretary General of the DPJ, Noda persuaded Hosono to become chairman of the party Policy Research Committee. The appointment of the popular 41-year old Hosono was seen as important for preparing for the upcoming general election.[6]
References
- ^ Onishi, Norimitsu; Fackler, Martin (8 August 2011). "Anger in Japan Over Withheld Radiation Forecasts". The New York Times.
- ^ Japan Times, "Cabinet Profiles: Noda Cabinet", 3 September 2011, p. 3.
- ^ Kamiya, Setsuko, "Hosono to reshape nuclear policy", Japan Times, 13 September 2011, p. 3.
- ^ The Daily Yomiuri DPJ heavyweights prevailed on Hosono not to run September 9, 2012 Retrieved on September 26, 2012
- ^ Asahi Shimbun Ruling party reshuffle aims to heal divisions September 25, 2012
- ^ The Daily Yomiuri Noda party changes 'aimed at election' / Intraparty harmony seen as another factor in choices for top DPJ leadership posts September 26, 2012 Retrieved on September 26, 2012
External links
- Official website in Japanese.
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