Shinya Izumi (泉 信也 Izumi Shin'ya, born August 1, 1937) is a Japanese politician, who has been serving as chairman of National Public Safety Commission in Shinzō Abe's cabinet since August 2007. He is a member of Liberal Democratic Party and member of the House of Councillors in the Diet of Japan (parliament).[1]
Born in former town of Yoshii, Fukuoka, he graduated from Kyushu University with a degree in engineering. He was elected for the first time in 1992.[1]
| House of Councillors of Japan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
Representative by proportional representation 1992 – present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Kensei Mizote |
Minister of State, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission of Japan 2007 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Sanae Takaichi Food Safety |
Minister of State for Disaster Management and Food Safety of Japan 2007 – present |
Incumbent |