About Akiko Dōmoto
Born 1932. Akiko Dōmoto is an American and Japanese politician, journalist and television producer.
is a Japanese politician. She was the governor of Chiba Prefecture in Japan from 2001 to 2009. A graduate of Tokyo Woman's Christian University and Seisen Junior and Senior High School, she was the first female governor of Chiba and the third in Japanese history. She was first elected in 2001. In September 2001 she canceled a controversial plan to reclaim the Sanbanze wetlands as landfill. Historian Jeff Kingston called this act "a major victory for activists."
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Who is Akiko Dōmoto?
Japanese politician
When was Akiko Dōmoto born?
Akiko Dōmoto was born on 31 July 1932 in California.
What is Akiko Dōmoto's occupation?
Akiko Dōmoto is a politician, journalist and television producer.
What nationality is Akiko Dōmoto?
Akiko Dōmoto is American and Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akiko Dōmoto. https://biography.guide/akiko-domoto/
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