About Tomiko Okazaki
Lived 1944 – 2017 (aged 73). Tomiko Okazaki was a Japanese politician and announcer.
was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature).
Early life Okazaki was a native of Fukushima, Fukushima and high school graduate. Before her political career she worked at TV and radio stations.
Political career In 1990, she was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time as a member of the Japan Socialist Party. She lost her seat in 1996 but was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1997.
She was the 87th Chairperson of the National Public Safety Commission.
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Who was Tomiko Okazaki?
Japanese politician (1944-2017)
When was Tomiko Okazaki born?
Tomiko Okazaki was born on 16 February 1944 in Fukushima.
When did Tomiko Okazaki die?
Tomiko Okazaki died on 19 March 2017 in Sendai.
What was Tomiko Okazaki's occupation?
Tomiko Okazaki was a politician and announcer.
What nationality was Tomiko Okazaki?
Tomiko Okazaki was Japanese.
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