Akiko Santō
Japanese actress, TV personality and politician
Akiko Santo (山東 昭子, Santō Akiko, born 11 May 1942) is a Japanese politician. She is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature).[1] In August 2019, she was elected President of the House of Councillors of Japan.
Akiko Santō | |
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山東 昭子 | |
| President of the House of Councillors of Japan | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chūichi Date |
| Vice President of the House of Councillors of Japan | |
| In office 7 August 2007 – 30 July 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Akira Imaizumi |
| Succeeded by | Hidehisa Otsuji |
| Member of House of Councillors | |
| Assumed office 2001 | |
| Constituency | National PR |
| In office 1995–1996 | |
| Constituency | National PR |
| In office 1974–1992 | |
| Constituency | National district (1974–1986) National PR (1986–1992) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 May 1942 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic |
| Alma mater | Bunka Gakuin |
References
change- ↑ "参議院議員: 山東 昭子" (in Japanese). JANJAN. Archived from the original on 2007-12-08. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
Other websites
change- Official website in Japanese.
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