Ikko Nakatsuka

Ikko Nakatsuka (born 4 April 1965) is a Japanese politician, member of Democratic Party of Japan and former minister of state.

Early life and education Nakatsuka was born in Kyoto Prefecture on 4 April 1965. He graduated with an engineering degree from Kyoto University in March 1990.

Career Nakatsuka began his political career in the now-disestablished Shinshinto (New Frontier Party). He later joined the Democratic Party of Japan in 2003.

He served two times in the Japanese House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2000. He served as senior vice Minister of State for Financial Services issues at the Cabinet Office until October 2012. Nakatsuta was appointed Minister of State for Financial Services in the Noda Cabinet on 1 October 2012. His term ended on 26 December 2012. Nakatsuka also lost his seat in the 2012 general elections.

Personal life Nakatsuta is married and has two children. He was lead singer in a band and participated in volunteer work during his university years.