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Hokuto Hoshi

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Hokuto Hoshi
星北斗
Member of the House of Councillors of Japan
Assumed office
2022
ConstituencyFukushima at-large district
Personal details
Born (1964-03-18) March 18, 1964 (age 60)
Fukushima, Japan
Political partyLiberal Democratic Party
Alma materToho University
Fukushima Medical University

Hokuto Hoshi (born March 18, 1964) is a Japanese politician and physician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan since 2022.

Early life and education

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Hoshi was born in Fukushima Prefecture on March 18, 1964. In 1989, he graduated from the medical school of Toho University, and began working for the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Career

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In 1996, Hoshi served as a visiting researcher at the Harvard University School of Public Health. In 2015, he was named vice-president of the Fukushima Prefectural Medical Association. He ran as a candidate for the Liberal Democratic party in the 2022 Japanese House of Councillors election and won.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Mr.HOSHI Hokuto:House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-04-13.