About Makoto Tanabe
Lived 1922 – 2015 (aged 93). Makoto Tanabe was a Japanese politician.
was the chairman of the former Japan Socialist Party, now known as the Social Democratic Party of Japan. He was elected to the position in 1991. Tanabe was from the right wing of the party and was a reformer. He served in the Japanese House of Representatives 11 times. Tanabe was a supporter of giving Japanese aide to deal with the lack of food in North Korea. He was also supportive of apologizing for Japan's behaviour during World War II and of giving reparations to those in Asian countries. He died on 2 July 2015, at the age of 93.
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Who was Makoto Tanabe?
Japanese politician (1922-2015)
When was Makoto Tanabe born?
Makoto Tanabe was born on 25 February 1922 in Maebashi.
When did Makoto Tanabe die?
Makoto Tanabe died on 2 July 2015 in Maebashi.
What was Makoto Tanabe's occupation?
Makoto Tanabe was a politician.
What nationality was Makoto Tanabe?
Makoto Tanabe was Japanese.
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