Shigeharu Aoyama

Japanese politician
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Shigeharu Aoyama
Born
Hyogo Prefecture
NationalityJapanese
Alma materWaseda University
OccupationPolitician

Shigeharu Aoyama (青山繁晴) is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan, since 2016. He represents the National proportional representation block.[1] He currently serves on the following committees:

  • Committee on Economy and Industry (Director)
  • Committee on Budget
  • Special Committee on Official Development Assistance and Related Matters (Director)[1]

Early life

Aoyama was born on July 25, 1952, in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. He graduated from the school of political science and economics of Waseda University in 1979.[1]

Career

Prior to his election to the House of Councillors, Aoyama worked as a journalist and founded a think tank. A summary of his career is below:

  • 1979-98: Worked as a journalist for Kyodo News.
  • 1998-2002: Researcher for Mitsubishi Research Institute (think tank).[2][1]
  • 2002: Founded "Japan's Independent Institute", a think tank (separated from Mitsubishi).[1][3]

In 2016, he was elected to the House of Councillors.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Mr.AOYAMA Shigeharu:House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  2. ^ "Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc". English. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  3. ^ "Japan's Independent Institute Website". www.dokken.co.jp. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
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