Akira Hatano (秦野 章 Hatano Akira, born 10 October 1911, died 6 November 2002, Fujisawa, Kanagawa) is a male Japanese politician.
He served as a Minister of Justice and occupied a seat in the House of Councillors.
Akira's personal intimacy with Kakuei Tanaka is well-known.
Hatano ran for Governor of Tokyo in 1971, but he was defeated by incumbent Governor Ryokichi Minobe.
Akira had the career of a superintendent general of Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michita Sakata |
Minister of Justice of Japan 1982–1983 |
Succeeded by Eisaku Sumi |
| House of Councillors of Japan | ||
| Preceded by Ichirō Satō Shirō Takeda |
Councillor for Kanagawa's At-large district 1974–1986 Served alongside: Shirō Takeda |
Succeeded by Fumio Saitō Keiko Chiba |