Akira Amari
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Akira Amari (甘利 明?) (August 27, 1948 - ) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the lower house, and is currently serving as the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in Yasuo Fukuda's cabinet.
He is a native of Atsugi, Kanagawa.
He is also a member of the Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' Union and the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians' Union.
[edit] Life
He graduated from a Prefecture senior high school in Atsugi. In 1972, he graduated from the Keio University law school.
- 1974: He left his job to run independent for the Kanagawa LDP office. He lost and went to work for his father.
- 1983: Connected to the New Liberal Club, he won a seat in the Japan general election, 1983.
- 1989: Inaugurated as Parliamentary Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
[edit] External links
- (Japanese) Amari Akira official website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Toshihiro Nikai |
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan 2006 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Bunmei Ibuki |
Minister of Labour of Japan 1998 – 1999 |
Succeeded by Takamori Makino |
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