Koriki Jojima

is a Japanese politician who served four terms in the House of Representatives and was Minister of Finance from 1 October to 26 December 2012.

Early life and education Jojima was born in Yanagawa, Fukuoka, on 1 January 1947. He is a graduate of Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Tokyo.

Career Jojima is the former head of Ajinomoto Workers' Union where he served for about 25 years and also, of Japan Food Industry Workers' Union Council. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1996 as the number one candidate for the New Frontier Party in the multi-member Tokyo proportional representation block. He was also a member of committee on fundamental national policies. It was his first cabinet post. Jojima served in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda

At the December 2012 general election, Jojima suffered a defeat at the hands of Kazunori Tanaka, losing by more than 43,000 votes and failing to gain a seat via the Southern Kanto proportional representation block.

Views Jojima is known to be a supporter of strong middle class in a society, and he does not endorse excessive competition.

Personal life His real name is Masamitsu. But, he changed his name as "Koriki" after losing in the 2005 House of Representatives election to make a new start.