Born:
December 8, 1958, Tokyo
Education:
1983 Nihon University, College of Industrial Technology
1985 Nihon University, Graduate School of Industrial
Technology, M.Eng.
Career:
1985 joined Chosun Ilbo Ltd. (South Korean newspaper),
Japan Branch
1994 Bureau Chief, Chosun Ilbo Ltd., Japan Branch
2004 first elected to the House of Councillors
(Major posts in the House of Councillors)
2010 Chairman, Special Committee on North Korean
Abduction Issue and Related Matters
2019 Chairman, Research Committee on National Life and
Economy
(Major post in the Government)
2012 Senior Vice-Minister of Cabinet Office
(as of July 30,2020)