Minister of Defense
Yasuo ICHIKAWA
| Date of Birth: 6 February 1942 (Ishikawa Prefecture) |
Education:
| Mar 1965: | Graduated from Faculty of Agriculture, Mie University |
Outline of Career
| Sep 2011: | Minister of Defense (Noda Cabinet) |
| Jul 2007: | Member of the House of Councillors (1st term at present) |
| Aug 1996: | Member of the House of Representatives (3 terms) |
| Apr 1991: | Member of Ishikawa Prefectural Assembly (2 terms) |
Main Positions at the House of Representatives
- Director, Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Director, Committee on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
- Director, Committee on Rules and Administration
- Director, Committee on Fundamental National Policies
- Director, Special Committee on Okinawa and Northern Problems
- Director, Special Committee on Disasters
- Director, Special Committee on Prevention of International Terrorism and Japan's Cooperation and Support; Humanitarian Assistance for Reconstruction in Iraq
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Main Positions at the House of Councillors
- Chairman, Special Committee on Disasters
- Director, Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense
- Director, Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
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Main Positions at the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ)
- Chair, Policy Discussion Committee, DPJ Caucus, House of Councillors
- Deputy Chair, Policy Research Committee
- Deputy Chair, Petitions Headquarters
- President, DPJ Ishikawa
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