Hiroyuki Hosoda
| Hiroyuki Hosoda 細田 博之 | |
|---|---|
| Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan | |
| In office 2008–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Tarō Asō |
| Succeeded by | Tadamori Oshima |
| Chief Cabinet Secretary | |
| In office September 22, 2003 – September 26, 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Junichiro Koizumi |
| Preceded by | Yasuo Fukuda |
| Succeeded by | Shinzō Abe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1944 Matsue, Shimane, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Tokyo |
Hiroyuki Hosoda (細田 博之 Hosoda Hiroyuki, born April 5, 1944) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). From 2004 to 2005, he was the Chief Cabinet Secretary in Junichiro Koizumi's Cabinets, succeeded by Shinzō Abe on October 31, 2005.
A native of Matsue, Shimane and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry from 1967 to 1986. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990.
References
- 政治家情報 〜細田 博之〜. ザ･選挙 (in Japanese). JANJAN. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
External links
- (Japanese) Official website
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Yasuo Fukuda |
Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan 2004–2005 |
Succeeded by Shinzō Abe |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Taro Aso |
Secretary General of the LDP 2008–2009 |
Succeeded by Tadamori Oshima |