Shigeharu Aoyama
Japanese politician
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Shigeharu Aoyama | |
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Born | Hyogo Prefecture |
Nationality | Japanese |
Alma mater | Waseda University |
Occupation | Politician |
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.