Tetsumi Takara (高良鉄美, born January 15, 1954) is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the National Diet in the House of Councillors.[1] He was elected on July 27, 2019, representing the Okinawa at-large district which encompasses the entirety of Okinawa Prefecture.
Tetsumi Takara | |
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高良鉄美 | |
Member of the House of Councillors | |
Assumed office July 27, 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Naha, Ryukyu Islands | January 15, 1954
Nationality | Japanese |
Political party | Okinawa Social Mass Party |
Political career
editTakara has expressed his disapproval towards the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,[2][3] saying “ I feel the weight of duty. I will bring attention to the issue of Henoko not being Okinawa’s problem, but a problem facing the whole of Japan“.[2]
In the House of Councillors, he and fellow Okinawa representative Yōichi Iha form the Okinawa Whirlwind (沖縄の風) faction.
References
edit- ^ "Mr.TAKARA Tetsumi:House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ a b "Tetsumi Takara expresses determination to block FRF construction on his first day in the Diet". Ryukyu Shimpo - Okinawa, Japanese newspaper, local news. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ "US base relocation opponent in Okinawa headed for victory in Japan poll". Mainichi Daily News. 2019-07-21. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
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