Kozaemon Kimura

Kozaemon Kimura (木村 小左衛門; 1888–1952) was a Japanese businessman and politician who held several cabinet posts. He was one of the long-term members of the House of Representatives. He joined several political parties, including the Democratic Party.

Biography Kimura was born in the Shimane Prefecture in 1888. He was a graduate of Waseda University. Following graduation he worked at different banks and headed various companies. In 1947 he was appointed minister of agriculture to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida and in June 1947 he was named minister of home affairs to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Tetsu Katayama. In 1951 Kimura established and headed a faction within the party which included nine members. During this period he was part of a group in the party called "four emperors". The other members of this group were Takahashi Eikichi, Suzuki Shimpachi and Makino Kansaku. He died in 1952.