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Kōichirō Genba

b. 1964

Japanese politician

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About Kōichirō Genba

Born 1964. Kōichirō Genba is a Japanese politician and diplomat.

is a Japanese politician who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2012. He is a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet, and was a member to the Democratic Party of Japan and its successor Democratic Party until its merger in 2018. He left the party briefly before the merger, and joined the Group of Independents House of Representatives caucus of other former Democrats a few days later. A native of Tamura, Fukushima and graduate of Sophia University, he was later accepted into the prestigious Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, an institution founded by Panasonic founder Konosuke Matsushita which grooms future civic leaders of Japan. Genba was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1993 after serving in the assembly of Fukushima Prefecture for one term. In September 2011 he was chosen as Minister for Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.

Genba was part of Kenta Izumi's shadow cabinet 'Next Cabinet' as the shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Sophia University, The Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, Fukushima Prefectural Asaka High School
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Fukushima Prefectural Assembly, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy
Also known as
Koichiro Genba, Kouichirou Genba

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kōichirō Genba?

Japanese politician

When was Kōichirō Genba born?

Kōichirō Genba was born on 20 May 1964 in Tamura.

What is Kōichirō Genba's occupation?

Kōichirō Genba is a politician and diplomat.

What nationality is Kōichirō Genba?

Kōichirō Genba is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kōichirō Genba

· Wikidata: Q58213

· DBpedia: Kōichirō Genba

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