Profile of Shigeru Ishiba: Veteran Japanese Politician

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Ishiba Shigeru;

Overview;
Shigeru Ishiba is a prominent Japanese politician with extensive experience in various government roles, including Minister of Defense and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.

Political Positions;

  • 1st Minister of State for Regional Revitalization
    Term: October 7, 2015 - August 3, 2016
    Prime Minister: Shinzo Abe
    Predecessor: Newly created position
    Successor: Yamamoto Kozo

  • 2nd and 3rd Minister of State for National Strategic Special Zones;
    Term: September 3, 2014 - October 7, 2015
    Prime Minister: Shinzo Abe
    Predecessor: Yoshitaka Shindo
    Successor: Position abolished

  • 49th Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries;
    Term: September 24, 2008 - September 16, 2009
    Prime Minister: Taro Aso
    Predecessor: Machimura Nobutaka (acting)
    Successor: Akamatsu Hirotaka

  • 4th Minister of Defense;
    Term: September 26, 2007 - August 2, 2008
    Prime Minister: Yasuo Fukuda
    Predecessor: Masahiko Komura
    Successor: Hayashi Yoshimasa

  • 68th and 69th Director-General of the Defense Agency;
    Term: September 30, 2002 - September 27, 2004
    Prime Minister: Junichiro Koizumi
    Predecessor: Nakatani Gen
    Successor: Ohno Kotobu

  • 50th Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party;
    Term: September 27, 2012 - September 3, 2014
    President: Shinzo Abe
    Predecessor: Ishihara Shinaki
    Successor: Tanigaki Sadakazu

  • Member of the House of Representatives;
    Current since: July 8, 1986
    Constituencies: All of Tottori Prefecture (1986-1996), Tottori 1st District (1996 - present)

Personal Information;

  • Born: February 4, 1957 (67 years old)
  • Place of Origin: Yazu-cho, Tottori Prefecture
  • Political Party: Liberal Democratic Party (with previous affiliations)
  • Spouse: Ishiba Yoshiko
  • Parents: Ishiba Erlang (father), Ishiba (mother)
  • Alma Mater: Keio University, Faculty of Law
  • Religious Beliefs: Protestant

Career Highlights;

  • Ishiba was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1986 and has since been re-elected 10 times.
  • He served in various key positions, including a cabinet member under Prime Ministers Shinzo Abe and Taro Aso.
  • After a political hiatus, he returned to the Liberal Democratic Party in 1997.

Hobbies and Interests;
Ishiba has a range of hobbies, including a strong interest in idols, military history, and railways. He enjoys traveling by train and has expressed his thoughts on the discontinuation of certain rail services.

Recent Developments;
On August 24, 2024, Ishiba announced his candidacy for the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party presidential election.

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