Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
Takeo HIRANUMA
| Born : August 3, 1939, Okayama Prefecture |
- Education
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| 1962 | Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Law |
- Career
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| 1962 | Entered NITTO BOSEKI Co., Ltd. (Left in 1973) |
| 1978 | Secretary for Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
| 1980 | Member, House of Representatives (HR) |
| 1987 | State Secretary for Finance |
| 1990 | Director, Finance Division, Liberal Democratic party (LDP) |
| 1991 | Chairman, Standing Committee on Finance, HR
Deputy Chairman, Policy Research Council, LDP |
| 1993 | Chairman, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, HR
Chairman, National Organization Committee, LDP |
| 1995 | Minister of Transport |
| 1996 | Chairman, Standing Committee on Rules and Administration, HR |
| 1999 | Chairman, Committee on Political Reform, LDP |
| 2000 | Minister of International Trade and Industry |
| 2001 | Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry |
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