Akira Uchiyama (内山 晃, Uchiyama Akira) born March 3, 1954, is a former Japanese politician, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet national legislature.
Akira Uchiyama | |
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内山 晃 | |
.png) Uchiyama in 2011 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 10 November 2003 – 16 November 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Kazuna Matsumoto |
| Succeeded by | Ken Saitō |
| Constituency | Chiba 7th (2003–2005; 2009–2012) Southern Kanto PR (2005–2009) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 March 1954 Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan |
| Political party | JIP (since 2020) |
| Other political affiliations | DPJ (before 2011) Kizuna (2011–2012) PLF (2012) TPJ (2012–2013) NPD (2013–2017) Kibō no Tō (2017–2018) DPP (2018–2020) CDP (2020) |
| Alma mater | Senshu University |
Overview
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A native of Kashiwa, Chiba and graduate of Senshu University, he was elected for the first time in 2003 as a member of the Democratic Party of Japan after an unsuccessful run in 2000. He was one of nine lawmakers to resign from the party in December 2011 over an intended consumption tax hike.[1]
Uchiyama and his follow DPJ dissidents launched the Kizuna Party on January 4, 2012. He became the party President.
References
edit- ^ "9 DPJ lawmakers submit resignation in protest at PM Noda's policies". The Mainichi Daily News. 2011-12-28. Archived from the original on 2011-12-28. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
- 政治家情報 〜内山 晃〜. ザ･選挙 (in Japanese). JANJAN. Archived from the original on December 3, 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
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External links
edit- Official website in Japanese.
- Kizuna Party Home Page (Japanese)
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