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Yasushi Katsume

b. 1974

Japanese politician

Member of the House of Representatives of Japan
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About Yasushi Katsume

Born 1974. Yasushi Katsume is a Japanese member of the House of Representatives of Japan.

is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.

Early years Katsume was born in Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.

After graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, he joined the Ministry of Home Affairs (current Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) in 1997. He served from 1997 to 2021.

In the 2021 general election, Katsume defeated Keiji Kokuta (JCP) and Sachiko Horiba (Ishin) and gained Kyoto 1st's seat.

In the 2024 LDP presidential election, Katsume endorsed Takayuki Kobayashi as a recommender.

In the 2024 general election, Katsume was re-elected.

In November 2024, Katsume was appointed to Parliamentary Vice-Minister for the Environment, and Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Cabinet Office in Second Ishiba cabinet.

In the 2025 LDP presidential election, Katsume endorsed Kobayashi as a recommender again.

In the 2026 general election, Katsume was re-elected.

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Important facts

Born
17 May 1974, Kamigyō-ku
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan
Nationality
Japan
Education
University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan
Employers
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Also known as
KATSUME Yasushi

People in Yasushi Katsume's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yasushi Katsume?

Japanese politician

When was Yasushi Katsume born?

Yasushi Katsume was born on 17 May 1974 in Kamigyō-ku.

What is Yasushi Katsume's occupation?

Yasushi Katsume is a member of the House of Representatives of Japan.

What nationality is Yasushi Katsume?

Yasushi Katsume is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yasushi Katsume

· Wikidata: Q109349061

· DBpedia: Yasushi Katsume

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