Minoru Kihara (politician)

Japanese politician

Minoru Kihara (木原 稔, Kihara Minoru, born August 12, 1969) is a Japanese politician. He was the Minister of Defense from September 2023 until October 2024. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He is also in the House of Representatives.

Kihara Minoru
木原 稔
Minoru Kihara in 2023
25th Minister of Defense
In office
13 September 2023 – 1 October 2024
Prime MinisterFumio Kishida
Preceded byYasukazu Hamada
Succeeded byGen Nakatani
Member of the House of Representatives
Assumed office
11 September 2005 - 21 July 2009
18 December 2012
Preceded byYorihisa Matsuno
ConstituencyKyushu PR block
(2005-2009)
Kumamoto 1st district
(2012-present)
Personal details
Born (1969-08-12) 12 August 1969 (age 55)
Kumamoto, Japan
Political partyLiberal Democratic Party
Alma materWaseda University

Following a cabinet reshuffle on 13 September 2023, he was appointed minister of defense.[1]

References

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  1. INC, SANKEI DIGITAL (2023-09-13). "第2次岸田再改造内閣の閣僚名簿発表". 産経新聞:産経ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-05-04.