Japan upper house election, 2004
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Elections to the House of Councillors, the upper house of the legislature of Japan
, were held on July 11, 2004. The House of Councillors consists of 247 members who serve six-year terms. Approximately half the members are elected every three years. At these elections 121 members were elected. Of these 73 were elected from the 47 prefectural districts and 48 were elected from a nationwide list by proportional representation
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Compiled from JANJAN
's "The Senkyo" and MIC
official results.
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Japan
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, were held on July 11, 2004. The House of Councillors consists of 247 members who serve six-year terms. Approximately half the members are elected every three years. At these elections 121 members were elected. Of these 73 were elected from the 47 prefectural districts and 48 were elected from a nationwide list by proportional representation
Proportional representation
Proportional representation is a concept in voting systems used to elect an assembly or council. PR means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. For example, under a PR voting system if 30% of voters support a particular...
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Parties
- JMt (Jiyu Minshu-to) Liberal Democratic PartyLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election...
(conservative) - Mt (Minshu-to) Democratic Party (social-democratic/liberal)
- Kt (Komei-to) New Clean Government Party (Komeito) (theocratic Buddhist, conservative)
- NKt (Nihon Kyosan-to) Japanese Communist PartyJapanese Communist PartyThe Japanese Communist Party is a left-wing political party in Japan.The JCP advocates the establishment of a society based on socialism, democracy and peace, and opposition to militarism...
(communist) - SMt (Shakai Minshu-to) Social Democratic PartySocial Democratic Party (Japan)The Social Democratic Party The Social Democratic Party The Social Democratic Party (社会民主党 Shakai Minshu-tō, often abbreviated to 社民党 Shamin-tō; also known as the Social Democratic Party of Japan (abbreviated to SDPJ or SDP in English) is a political party that advocates for the establishment of a...
(social-democratic)
Results
The opposition Democratic Party won a plurality of the popular vote and seats contested in the election, sweeping the liberal urban areas. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party failed to win in its strongholds but once more received most of its support from the agrarian areas. The New Clean Government Party (New Komeito) did well, reaching its goals, as did the Social Democratic Party. The Japanese Communist Party did not reach its goals, while Non-partisans won the rest of the seats. The Liberal League and Midori no kaigi failed to win any seats.Complete list of prefectural races
Elected candidates in boldCompiled from JANJAN
JANJAN
JANJAN, short for Japan Alternative News for Justices and New Cultures, is a Japanese online newspaper started by Ken Takeuchi, journalist and former mayor of Kamakura, Kanagawa...
's "The Senkyo" and MIC
MIC
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official results.
Notes:
- All incumbents not running for re-election in their prefectural electoral district are counted as retirements even if they ran in the nationwide proportional representation.
- In a multi-member district, there is no difference between Councillors elected with the highest and lower vote shares. Yet, "top tōsen", i.e. being elected with the highest vote, is considered a special achievement and thus noted where changed from the previous election for the same class of Councillors (1998).
- Niigata is counted as an SDP hold because the elected Councillor joined the SDP parliamentary group.
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| Hokkaidō | 2 | Naoki Minezaki Naoki Minezaki is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan and a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kure, Hiroshima and graduate of Hitotsubashi University, he was elected for the first time in 1992.- External links :... |
DPJ | Incumbents re-elected LDP gains top tōsen |
Yoshio Nakagawa Yoshio Nakagawa is a Japanese politician of the Sunrise Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Hiroo District, Hokkaidō and dropout of Kanagawa University, he was elected to the House of Councillors as a candidate for the Liberal Democratic Party for the first time in 1998... (LDP) 26.7% Naoki Minezaki Naoki Minezaki is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan and a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kure, Hiroshima and graduate of Hitotsubashi University, he was elected for the first time in 1992.- External links :... (DPJ) 22.3% Masahito Nishikawa (DPJ) 19.9% Muneo Suzuki Muneo Suzuki Muneo Suzuki is a Japanese politician from Ashoro, Hokkaidō. He is typically referred to as "Muneo", because his last name, "Suzuki", is one of the most common names in Japan.- Early career :... (I) 17.5% Chiharu Oka (JCP) 9.2% Keiko Yamauchi (SDP) 3.8% Nobuhito Sendai (Ishin) 0.7% |
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| Yoshio Nakagawa Yoshio Nakagawa is a Japanese politician of the Sunrise Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Hiroo District, Hokkaidō and dropout of Kanagawa University, he was elected to the House of Councillors as a candidate for the Liberal Democratic Party for the first time in 1998... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Aomori | 1 | Masami Tanabu Masami Tanabu is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Hachinohe, Aomori and graduate of Rikkyo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after serving in the assembly of Aomori Prefecture for... |
DPJ | Incumbent re-elected | Masami Tanabu Masami Tanabu is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Hachinohe, Aomori and graduate of Rikkyo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after serving in the assembly of Aomori Prefecture for... (DPJ) 47.5% Hidenori Nara (LDP – Kōmeitō) 40.4% Hiroaki Takayanagi (JCP) 6.2% Hiroshi Inoue (SDP) 5.9% |
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| Iwate Iwate At-large district (House of Councillors) Iwate At-large district is a constituency of the House of Councillors in the Diet of Japan. It consists of Iwate Prefecture and elects two Councillors, one every three years, making it one of the decisive single-member districts... |
1 | Motoo Shiina | "Independent Assembly" | Incumbent retired DPJ pickup |
Ryō Shuhama Ryo Shuhama is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Takizawa, Iwate and graduate of Hokkaido University, he worked at the government of Iwate Prefecture from 1973 until 2003. He was elected to the House of Councillors for the... (DPJ) 48.5% Yōsuke Takahashi Yosuke Takahashi is a Japanese horror manga artist who is known for his works Mugen Shinsi and Gakkō no Kaidan. He graduated from Komazawa University. He made his professional manga debut in 1977, and has had stories published in the manga anthology series Petit Apple Pie.-References:... (I – LDP, Ind. Ass.) 39.6% Kunihiko Takehana (SDP) 6.7% Akio Wakayama (JCP) 5.2% |
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| Miyagi | 2 | Mitsuru Sakurai Mitsuru Sakurai is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Sendai, Miyagi, he attended Tokyo Medical and Dental University as an undergraduate and received a Ph.D in medicine from Tohoku University. He was elected to the House of... |
DPJ | Incumbents re-elected LDP gains top tōsen |
Ichirō Ichikawa Ichiro Ichikawa is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kurihara District, Miyagi and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked at the Ministry of Construction from 1961 to 1994. He was elected for the first time in 1995.-... (LDP) 38.4% Mitsuru Sakurai Mitsuru Sakurai is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Sendai, Miyagi, he attended Tokyo Medical and Dental University as an undergraduate and received a Ph.D in medicine from Tohoku University. He was elected to the House of... (DPJ) 37.8% Ikuko Endō (JCP) 9.8% Toshiaki Sugawara (I) 8.6% Katsuo Okita (SDP) 5.4% |
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| Ichirō Ichikawa Ichiro Ichikawa is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kurihara District, Miyagi and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked at the Ministry of Construction from 1961 to 1994. He was elected for the first time in 1995.-... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Akita | 1 | Shigenobu Saitō | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent lost re-election Independent pickup |
Yōetsu Suzuki Yoetsu Suzuki is a Japanese politician, an independent and member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Akita, Akita and graduate of Chuo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after working at a TV station in Akita.- External links :* in Japanese.... (I) 50.2% Shigenobu Saitō (LDP) 42.9% Kazunobu Imagawa (JCP) 7.0% |
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| Yamagata | 1 | Kōichi Kishi Koichi Kishi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kaneyama, Yamagata and graduate of Waseda University, he served in the town assembly of Kaneyama from 1967... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent re-elected | Kōichi Kishi Koichi Kishi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kaneyama, Yamagata and graduate of Waseda University, he served in the town assembly of Kaneyama from 1967... (LDP) 46.8% Yasue Funayama (DPJ) 36.8% Masahiro Kimura (SDP) 7.1% Masayuki Satō (JCP) 5.4% |
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| Fukushima | 2 | Yūhei Satō Yuhei Sato is the governor of Fukushima Prefecture of Japan. He was first elected in November 2006, after the previous governor, Eisaku Satō, was forced to step down after 'politically motivated' bribery charges - References :... |
DPJ | Incumbents re-elected | Yūhei Satō Yuhei Sato is the governor of Fukushima Prefecture of Japan. He was first elected in November 2006, after the previous governor, Eisaku Satō, was forced to step down after 'politically motivated' bribery charges - References :... (DPJ) 45.4% Mitsuhide Iwaki Mitsuhide Iwaki is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Iwaki, Fukushima and graduate of Sophia University, he had served in the city assembly of Iwaki for two terms since 1980, in the assembly of Fukushima Prefecture for two terms... (LDP) 41.5% Yumiko Abe (JCP) 13.1% |
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| Mitsuhide Iwaki Mitsuhide Iwaki is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Iwaki, Fukushima and graduate of Sophia University, he had served in the city assembly of Iwaki for two terms since 1980, in the assembly of Fukushima Prefecture for two terms... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Ibaraki | 2 | Akira Gunji Akira Gunji is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Mito, Ibaraki and dropout of Meiji University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998.... |
DPJ | Incumbents re-elected LDP gains top tōsen |
Hiroshi Okada Hiroshi Okada is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Mito, Ibaraki and graduate of Ritsumeikan University, he had served in the assembly of Ibaraki Prefecture since 1986 and as mayor of Mito for three terms since 1993... (LDP) 50.5% Akira Gunji Akira Gunji is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Mito, Ibaraki and dropout of Meiji University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998.... (LDP) 41.3% Takeo Taya (JCP) 8.2% |
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| Hiroshi Okada Hiroshi Okada is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Mito, Ibaraki and graduate of Ritsumeikan University, he had served in the assembly of Ibaraki Prefecture since 1986 and as mayor of Mito for three terms since 1993... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Tochigi | 2 | Susumu Yanase Susumu Yanase is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Utsunomiya, Tochigi and graduate of Tohoku University, he joined the government of Tochigi Prefecture and was elected to its assembly for the first time in 1984... |
DPJ | Incumbents re-elected | Susumu Yanase Susumu Yanase is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Utsunomiya, Tochigi and graduate of Tohoku University, he joined the government of Tochigi Prefecture and was elected to its assembly for the first time in 1984... (DPJ) 49.2% Tetsurō Yano Tetsuro Yano is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Utsunomiya, Tochigi and graduate of Keio University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1992 after serving in the assembly of Tochigi Prefecture for... (LDP) 42.1% Setsuko Nomura (JCP) 8.7% |
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| Tetsurō Yano Tetsuro Yano is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Utsunomiya, Tochigi and graduate of Keio University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1992 after serving in the assembly of Tochigi Prefecture for... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Gunma | 2 | Hirofumi Nakasone Hirofumi Nakasone is a Japanese politician from Takasaki, Gunma, who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs until September 2009. He was Minister of Education under Prime Minister Yoshirō Mori. He is former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone's son.... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
LDP incumbent re-elected LDP incumbent lost re-election DPJ pickup DPJ gains top tōsen |
Yukio Tomioka Yukio Tomioka is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a former member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kawaguchi, Saitama and graduate of Waseda University, he worked at the Fuji Bank from 1987 until 2003 when he ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives... (DPJ) 34.5% Hirofumi Nakasone Hirofumi Nakasone is a Japanese politician from Takasaki, Gunma, who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs until September 2009. He was Minister of Education under Prime Minister Yoshirō Mori. He is former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone's son.... (LDP) 30.3% Kōsei Ueno (LDP) 29.4% Shinmei Ogasawara (JCP) 5.8% |
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| Kōsei Ueno | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Saitama | 3 | Masakazu Sekiguchi Masakazu Sekiguchi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Chichibu District, Saitama and graduate of Josai Dental University , he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2003 after serving in the assembly of... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
LDP incumbent re-elected DPJ and JCP incumbents retired DPJ hold Kōmeitō pickup DPJ gains top tōsen |
Chiyako Shimada Chiyako Shimada is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Fukuoka Prefecture and graduate of Saga Women's Junior College and Meikai University, she was elected for the first time in 2003.- External links :* in Japanese.... (DPJ) 28.4% Masakazu Sekiguchi Masakazu Sekiguchi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Chichibu District, Saitama and graduate of Josai Dental University , he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2003 after serving in the assembly of... (LDP) 24.8% Makoto Nishida Makoto Nishida is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Osaka, Osaka and graduate of Keio University, he was elected for the first time in 2004.- External links :* in Japanese.... (Kōmeitō) 18.6% Hayato Yuge (DPJ) 12.8% Sachiyo Abe (JCP) 11.9% Fumihiro Himori (SDP) 3.4% |
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| Renzō Togashi | JCP Japanese Communist Party The Japanese Communist Party is a left-wing political party in Japan.The JCP advocates the establishment of a society based on socialism, democracy and peace, and opposition to militarism... |
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| Chiba | 2 | Wakako Hironaka Wakako Hironaka is a Japanese writer and politician. She is a member of the House of Councillors . Her political affiliation is with the Democratic Party of Japan. Her husband is Heisuke Hironaka, a mathematician.-Politician:... |
DPJ | Incumbents re-elected | Wakako Hironaka Wakako Hironaka is a Japanese writer and politician. She is a member of the House of Councillors . Her political affiliation is with the Democratic Party of Japan. Her husband is Heisuke Hironaka, a mathematician.-Politician:... (DPJ) 49.1% Kazuyasu Shiina Kazuyasu Shiina is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Choshi, Chiba and graduate of Nihon University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2002 after serving in the assembly of Chiba Prefecture for four... (LDP) 39.0% Fumiko Asano (JCP) 11.9% |
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| Kazuyasu Shiina Kazuyasu Shiina is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Choshi, Chiba and graduate of Nihon University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2002 after serving in the assembly of Chiba Prefecture for four... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Tokyo | 4 | Toshio Ogawa Toshio Ogawa is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nerima, Tokyo and graduate of Rikkyo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after working as a prosecutor.- Political career :In 1996,... |
DPJ | Kōmeitō, JCP and Green incumbents retired LDP pickup LDP gains top tōsen |
Masaharu Nakagawa Masaharu Nakagawa Masaharu Nakagawa may refer to:*Masaharu Nakagawa , member of the Japanese House of Representatives and Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in the cabinet of prime minister Yoshihiko Noda... (LDP) 18.3% Toshio Ogawa Toshio Ogawa is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nerima, Tokyo and graduate of Rikkyo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after working as a prosecutor.- Political career :In 1996,... (DPJ) 17.9% Renhō (DPJ) 16.7% Yūji Sawa Yuji Sawa is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Osaka, Osaka and graduate of Keio University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after working at Fuji Television where he produced news and opinion... (Kōmeitō) 14.9% Yukio Aoshima Yukio Aoshima was a Japanese politician who served as a Governor of Tokyo Metropolitan Government from 1995 to 1999. He is also well known as a novelist, a film director and a TV-actor.- Early life :... (I) 10.7% Jun'ichirō Imamura (JCP) 8.2% Teruaki Masumoto (I) 6.9% Naoto Nakagawa (SDP) 3.2% Tetsu Ueda (I) 3.0% Hisayoshi Matsumura (Ishin) 0.2% Mitsuo Matayoshi (WECP) 0.2% |
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| Toshiko Hamayotsu Toshiko Hamayotsu is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Taipei, Taiwan and graduate of Keio University, she was elected for the first time in 1992. From January 1998 until November she was the second leader of the New Komeito Party after... |
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| Miyo Inoue | JCP Japanese Communist Party The Japanese Communist Party is a left-wing political party in Japan.The JCP advocates the establishment of a society based on socialism, democracy and peace, and opposition to militarism... |
DPJ incumbent re-elected Kōmeitō hold DPJ pickup |
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| Kanagawa | 3 | Keiichirō Asao Keiichiro Asao is a Japanese politician of Your Party, formerly of the Democratic Party of Japan . He was expelled from the DPJ after announcing he would run for a district seat in Kanagawa during the 2009 General election.... |
DPJ | DPJ incumbents re-elected JCP incumbent lost re-election LDP pickup LDP gains top tōsen |
Akio Koizumi Akio Koizumi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kawasaki, Kanagawa and high school graduate, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after serving in the city assembly of Kawasaki.- External links... (LDP) 33.2% Keiichirō Asao Keiichiro Asao is a Japanese politician of Your Party, formerly of the Democratic Party of Japan . He was expelled from the DPJ after announcing he would run for a district seat in Kanagawa during the 2009 General election.... (DPJ) 23.4% Keiko Chiba Keiko Chiba is the former justice minister of Japan.- Former career :After graduating from Chuo University in 1971, where she studied law, she became a lawyer in 1982. She belongs to the Yokohama Bar Association. As a lawyer, she was involved in a lawsuit filed by local residents over noise pollution caused by... (DPJ) 23.0% Kimie Hatano (JCP) 10.9% Keiko Ueda (SDP) 7.0% Hajime Manabe (I) 1.9% Isao Kawakubo (Ishin) 0.6% |
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| Kimie Hatano | JCP Japanese Communist Party The Japanese Communist Party is a left-wing political party in Japan.The JCP advocates the establishment of a society based on socialism, democracy and peace, and opposition to militarism... |
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| Keiko Chiba Keiko Chiba is the former justice minister of Japan.- Former career :After graduating from Chuo University in 1971, where she studied law, she became a lawyer in 1982. She belongs to the Yokohama Bar Association. As a lawyer, she was involved in a lawsuit filed by local residents over noise pollution caused by... |
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| Niigata | 2 | Naoki Tanaka Naoki Tanaka is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet , from Niigata Prefectural eletorate. He is a native of Kanazawa, Ishikawa and graduate of Keio University. When he married Makiko Tanaka he changed his family name to hers. He was elected to... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
LDP incumbent re-elected SDP incumbent retired SDP hold SDP gains top tōsen |
Masamichi Kondō Masamichi Kondo is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Councillors for the Social Democratic Party . Elected in 2004 as an independent candidate with support of the Democratic Party of Japan and the SDP from Niigata Prefecture is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Councillors for the... (I – DPJ, SDP) 34.9% Naoki Tanaka Naoki Tanaka is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet , from Niigata Prefectural eletorate. He is a native of Kanazawa, Ishikawa and graduate of Keio University. When he married Makiko Tanaka he changed his family name to hers. He was elected to... (LDP) 29.9% Ichirō Tsukada (LDP) 26.1% Kayoko Kuwahara (JCP) 9.1% |
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| Kinuko Ōbuchi | SDP Social Democratic Party (Japan) The Social Democratic Party The Social Democratic Party The Social Democratic Party (社会民主党 Shakai Minshu-tō, often abbreviated to 社民党 Shamin-tō; also known as the Social Democratic Party of Japan (abbreviated to SDPJ or SDP in English) is a political party that advocates for the establishment of a... |
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| Toyama | 1 | Masaaki Tanibayashi | DPJ | Incumbent lost re-election LDP pickup |
Tsunenori Kawai Tsunenori Kawai is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Jōhana, Toyama and graduate of Keio University, he had served in the town assembly of Jōhana for three terms since 1964 and in the assembly of Toyama Prefecture for eight terms... (LDP) 46.3% Masaaki Tanibayashi (DPJ) 37.2% Akira Ogawa (SDP) 11.3% Toshihiko Ueda (JCP) 5.2% |
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| Ishikawa | 1 | Sōta Iwamoto | "Independent Assembly" | Incumbent retired LDP pickup |
Naoki Okada Naoki Okada is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kanazawa, Ishikawa and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he had worked at Hokkoku Shimbun, a regional newspaper in Kanazawa since 1989 and had served in the assembly of... (LDP) 56.1% Takashi Katō (DPJ) 36.6% Masayuki Satō (JCP) 7.3% |
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| Fukui | 1 | Masaaki Yamazaki Masaaki Yamazaki is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Ōno, Fukui and graduate of Nihon University, he served in the city assembly of Ōno for one term since 1975 and then in the assembly of Fukui Prefecture for four terms since 1979... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent re-elected | Masaaki Yamazaki Masaaki Yamazaki is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Ōno, Fukui and graduate of Nihon University, he served in the city assembly of Ōno for one term since 1975 and then in the assembly of Fukui Prefecture for four terms since 1979... (LDP) 56.0% Makiko Isokawa (DPJ) 37.7% Kunihiro Uno (JCP) 6.2% |
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| Yamanashi | 1 | Azuma Koshiishi Azuma Koshiishi is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nirasaki, Yamanashi and graduate of Tsuru University, he was elected to the House of Representatives of Japan in 1990, where he served for two terms until 1996 when he failed to... |
DPJ | Incumbent re-elected | Azuma Koshiishi Azuma Koshiishi is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nirasaki, Yamanashi and graduate of Tsuru University, he was elected to the House of Representatives of Japan in 1990, where he served for two terms until 1996 when he failed to... (DPJ) 55.1% Kenshi Ōshiba (I) 37.1% Hitoshi Hanada (JCP) 7.8% |
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| Nagano Nagano At-large district (House of Councillors) Nagano At-large district is a multi-member constituency of the House of Councillors in the Diet of Japan. It consists of Nagano Prefecture and elects four Councillors, two every three years by single non-transferable vote for six-year terms.The Councillors currently representing Nagano are:*... |
2 | Toshimi Kitazawa Toshimi Kitazawa is the current Japanese defence minister. He is a politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nagano, Nagano and graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1992 after serving in the... |
DPJ | Incumbents re-elected | Toshimi Kitazawa Toshimi Kitazawa is the current Japanese defence minister. He is a politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nagano, Nagano and graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1992 after serving in the... (DPJ) 40.9% Masatoshi Wakabayashi Masatoshi Wakabayashi is a Japanese politician who is a member of Liberal Democratic Party.Wakabayashi became the third Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries appointed in Shinzō Abe's first cabinet after Toshikatsu Matsuoka killed himself as a result of financial scandal and Matsuoka's successor Norihiko Akagi... (LDP) 27.2% Norihisa Yamaguchi (JCP) 11.5% Wakako Yamaguchi (SDP) 10.4% Roppei Hori (I) 9.9% |
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| Masatoshi Wakabayashi Masatoshi Wakabayashi is a Japanese politician who is a member of Liberal Democratic Party.Wakabayashi became the third Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries appointed in Shinzō Abe's first cabinet after Toshikatsu Matsuoka killed himself as a result of financial scandal and Matsuoka's successor Norihiko Akagi... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Gifu | 2 | Iwao Matsuda Iwao Matsuda is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Gifu, Gifu and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1960, attending the University of London while in the ministry... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbents re-elected | Iwao Matsuda Iwao Matsuda is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Gifu, Gifu and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1960, attending the University of London while in the ministry... (LDP) 44.5% Yasuo Yamashita Yasuo Yamashita is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Hubei, China and dropout of Chuo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the assembly of the House of Representatives... (DPJ) 43.8% Takao Katō (JCP) 11.7% |
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| Yasuo Yamashita Yasuo Yamashita is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Hubei, China and dropout of Chuo University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the assembly of the House of Representatives... |
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| Shizuoka | 2 | Tōru Ueno | DPJ | Incumbents lost re-election LDP and DPJ hold LDP gains top tōsen |
Yukiko Sakamoto Yukiko Sakamoto is a female Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Mishima, Shizuoka and graduate of the University of Tokyo, she joined the Ministry of Labor from 1972 until 2004 when she was elected to the House of Councillors for the... (LDP) 29.3% Yūji Fujimoto Yuji Fujimoto is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, he graduated from Waseda University and received his master's degree from Michigan State University. In 2004, he was elected to the House of Councillors for... (DPJ) 21.6% Tōru Ueno (DPJ) 21.2% Yoshihiko Yamashita (LDP) 20.1% Yukihiro Shimazu (JCP) 7.8% |
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| Yoshihiko Yamashita | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Aichi Aichi At-large district Aichi At-large district is a constituency of the House of Councillors in the Diet of Japan. It consists of Aichi Prefecture and elects six Councillors, three every three years by single non-transferable vote for six-year terms.... |
3 | Yoshitake Kimata Yoshitake Kimata is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Toyohashi, Aichi and graduate of Hitotsubashi University and the George Washington University School of Public Policy and Public Administration, he ran unsuccessfully for the... |
DPJ | DPJ incumbents re-elected JCP incumbent lost re-election LDP pickup LDP gains top tōsen |
Katsuhito Asano Katsuhito Asano is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Toyohashi, Aichi and graduate of Waseda University, he was elected for the first time in 1990 after working at the public broadcaster NHK.- External links :* in Japanese.... (LDP) 28.2% Taisuke Satō Taisuke Sato is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nagoya, Aichi and graduate of Aichi University of Education, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990 after teaching at local public schools... (DPJ) 25.4% Yoshitake Kimata Yoshitake Kimata is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Toyohashi, Aichi and graduate of Hitotsubashi University and the George Washington University School of Public Policy and Public Administration, he ran unsuccessfully for the... (DPJ) 23.0% Hiroko Hatta (JCP) 14.3% Yasuo Koida (I) 6.1% Kenji Sasaki (I) 2.4% Yoshifumi Hayashida (Ishin) 0.7% |
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| Taisuke Satō Taisuke Sato is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nagoya, Aichi and graduate of Aichi University of Education, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990 after teaching at local public schools... |
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| Hiroko Hatta | JCP Japanese Communist Party The Japanese Communist Party is a left-wing political party in Japan.The JCP advocates the establishment of a society based on socialism, democracy and peace, and opposition to militarism... |
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| Mie | 1 | Jūrō Saitō | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent retired DPJ pickup |
Hirokazu Shiba Hirokazu Shiba is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Nabari, Mie and graduate of Kogakkan University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after serving the assembly of Mie Prefecture for three... (DPJ) 52.1% Kenji Tsuda (LDP) 41.0% Takeshi Nakano (JCP) 6.8% |
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| Shiga | 1 | Eisuke Kawamoto | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent retired DPJ pickup |
Kumiko Hayashi Kumiko Hayashi is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Shiga Prefecture, she was elected for the first time in 2004.- External links :* in Japanese.... (DPJ) 48.0% Ken'ichirō Ueno (LDP) 41.5% Toshirō Hayashi (JCP) 10.5% |
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| Kyōto | 2 | Tetsurō Fukuyama Tetsuro Fukuyama is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Tokyo, he graduated from Doshisha University and received a master's degree from Kyoto University... |
DPJ | DPJ incumbent re-elected JCP incumbent lost re-election LDP pickup |
Tetsurō Fukuyama Tetsuro Fukuyama is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Tokyo, he graduated from Doshisha University and received a master's degree from Kyoto University... (DPJ) 43.8% Satoshi Ninoyu Satoshi Ninoyu is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kyoto, Kyoto and graduate of Keio University, he was elected for the first time in 2004 after serving in the assembly of Kyoto Prefecture for five terms since 1987.- External... (LDP) 32.4% Tokiko Nishiyama (JCP) 23.8% |
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| Tokiko Nishiyama | JCP Japanese Communist Party The Japanese Communist Party is a left-wing political party in Japan.The JCP advocates the establishment of a society based on socialism, democracy and peace, and opposition to militarism... |
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| Ōsaka | 3 | Kiyoshi Nishikawa | Dainiin Club Dainiin Club The Dainiin Club is a political party in the Upper House of Japan.The word "Dainiin" means the House of Councillors .... |
Kōmeitō incumbent re-elected Dainiin incumbent retired JCP incumbent lost reelection DPJ pickup |
Motoyuki Odachi Motoyuki Odachi is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Sakai, Osaka and graduate of Keio University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after running unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives... (DPJ) 24.9% Eiichi Yamashita Eiichi Yamashita is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Osaka, Osaka, he graduated from Kyoto University and received a master's degree in law from Osaka City University, he was elected for the first time in 1992.- External links :* in... (Kōmeitō) 21.8% Issei Kitagawa Issei Kitagawa is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A graduate of Kansai University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after serving in the assembly of Osaka Prefecture for four terms.- External links :* ... (LDP) 20.1% Kiyomi Tsujimoto Kiyomi Tsujimoto is a Japanese politician from the Social Democratic Party , formerly the Japan Socialist Party.- Early career :Born in the city of Nara, Nara, Tsujimoto graduated from the Department of Education at Waseda University in Tokyo.... (I) 19.7% Takeshi Miyamoto (JCP) 12.1% Yoshio Masuda (I) 1.0% Toyokazu Ōkido (Ishin) 0.4% |
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| Eiichi Yamashita Eiichi Yamashita is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Osaka, Osaka, he graduated from Kyoto University and received a master's degree in law from Osaka City University, he was elected for the first time in 1992.- External links :* in... |
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| Takeshi Miyamoto | JCP Japanese Communist Party The Japanese Communist Party is a left-wing political party in Japan.The JCP advocates the establishment of a society based on socialism, democracy and peace, and opposition to militarism... |
LDP pickup DPJ gains top tōsen |
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| Hyōgo | 2 | Shōji Motooka | DPJ | DPJ incumbent retired JCP incumbent lost re-election DPJ hold LDP pickup |
Shun'ichi Mizuoka (DPJ) 38.6% Shinsuke Suematsu Shinsuke Suematsu is serving as the member of the House of Councillors of the Diet of Japan from 2004.The councilor graduated from School of Law and Politics, Kwansei Gakuin University in 1979. After worked for All Nippon Airways, Suematsu served as a member of Hyōgo Prefectural Assembly from 1983 to 2004.- External... (LDP) 33.5% Tatsumi Ōsawa (JCP) 14.0% Kazumi Hara (I) 7.3% Ichizō Miyamoto (I) 4.7% Kōjin Katakami (I) 1.9% |
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| Tatsumi Ōsawa | JCP Japanese Communist Party The Japanese Communist Party is a left-wing political party in Japan.The JCP advocates the establishment of a society based on socialism, democracy and peace, and opposition to militarism... |
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| Nara | 1 | Minao Hattori | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent lost re-election DPJ pickup |
Kiyoshige Maekawa Kiyoshige Maekawa is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kashihara, Nara and graduate of Kansai University, he was elected for the first time in 2004.- External links :... (DPJ) 48.9% Minao Hattori (LDP) 41.1% Yoshinori Mameda (JCP) 10.0% |
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| Wakayama | 1 | Yōsuke Tsuruho Yosuke Tsuruho is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Osaka, Osaka and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after running unsuccessfully for the House of... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent re-elected | Yōsuke Tsuruho Yosuke Tsuruho is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Osaka, Osaka and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after running unsuccessfully for the House of... (LDP) 53.8% Shika Kawajō (DPJ) 35.1% Hideaki Kunishige (JCP) 9.9% Yoshiya Seki (Ishin) 1.2% |
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| Tottori | 1 | Kōtarō Tamura Kotaro Tamura was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, and a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . He was a member of Prime Minister Abe's government, serving as his Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office of Economic and Fiscal Policy, where he worked toward opening up... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent re-elected | Kōtarō Tamura Kotaro Tamura was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, and a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . He was a member of Prime Minister Abe's government, serving as his Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office of Economic and Fiscal Policy, where he worked toward opening up... (LDP) 49.7% Masahide Tsuchiya (DPJ) 37.6% Tomoko Ichitani (JCP) 12.7% |
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| Shimane | 1 | Mikio Aoki | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent re-elected | Mikio Aoki (LDP) 62.1% Itaru Gōdo (DPJ) 30.3% Katsuhiko Gotō (JCP) 7.5% |
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| Okayama | 1 | Satsuki Eda Satsuki Eda is the first Opposition member to serve as the President of the House of Councillors in Japan. Eda had served for three terms in the House of Councillors before his election as President on August 7, 2007 after the success of the Democratic Party in the July 2007 election for the Japanese House of... |
DPJ | 1 seat lost by reapportionment DPJ incumbent re-elected LDP incumbent lost re-election |
Satsuki Eda Satsuki Eda is the first Opposition member to serve as the President of the House of Councillors in Japan. Eda had served for three terms in the House of Councillors before his election as President on August 7, 2007 after the success of the Democratic Party in the July 2007 election for the Japanese House of... (DPJ) 55.7% Norifumi Katō (LDP) 39.0% Kanji Uemoto (JCP) 5.3% |
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| Norifumi Katō | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Hiroshima | 2 | Ikuo Kamei Ikuo Kamei is a Japanese politician of the People's New Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Shōbara, Hiroshima and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the assembly of Hiroshima Prefecture... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbents re-elected DPJ gains top tōsen |
Minoru Yanagida Minoru Yanagida is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kagoshima, Kagoshima and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the House of Representatives... (DPJ) 42.6% Ikuo Kamei Ikuo Kamei is a Japanese politician of the People's New Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Shōbara, Hiroshima and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the assembly of Hiroshima Prefecture... (LDP) 41.3% Mitsuo Okamoto (I) 9.1% Satoshi Fujimoto (JCP) 7.1% |
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| Minoru Yanagida Minoru Yanagida is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kagoshima, Kagoshima and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the House of Representatives... |
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| Yamaguchi | 1 | Masuo Matsuoka | DPJ | Incumbent retired LDP pickup |
Nobuo Kishi Nobuo Kishi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Tokyo and graduate of Keio University, he was elected for the first time in 2004. Former Prime Minister Shinzō Abe is his brother.- External links :* in Japanese.... (LDP) 49.1% Hiroko Ōizumi (DPJ) 41.9% Sadayoshi Yoshida (JCP) 6.0% Shigeo Hiramatsu (I) 1.8% Seiichirō Hirata (Ishin) 1.1% |
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| Tokushima | 1 | Sekiko Takahashi | "Green Conference" | Incumbent retired LDP pickup |
Masakatsu Koike Masakatsu Koike is a Japanese politician. He is a member of the House of Councillors and the Liberal Democratic Party.- Political career :- External links :... (LDP) 47.1% Kyōko Tōjō (DPJ) 43.3% Takayuki Kubo (JCP) 9.6% |
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| Kagawa | 1 | Toshio Yamauchi Toshio Yamauchi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Marugame, Kagawa and graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the assembly of Kagawa Prefecture since... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent re-elected | Toshio Yamauchi Toshio Yamauchi is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Marugame, Kagawa and graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998 after serving in the assembly of Kagawa Prefecture since... (LDP) 46.6% Emiko Uematsu Emiko Uematsu is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Takamatsu, Kagawa and graduate of Kobe University, she ran unsuccessfully for the House of Councillors in 2004. She ran again in 2007 and was elected for the first time.-... (DPJ) 45.0% Michiko Chikaishi (JCP) 8.3% |
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| Ehime | 1 | Takeshi Noma | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent retired LDP hold |
Junzō Yamamoto Junzo Yamamoto is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A graduate of Waseda University, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004 after serving in the assembly of Ehime Prefecture for six terms since 1983.- External... (LDP) 49.4% Masamitsu Saitō (DPJ) 42.0% Masahiro Sakane (JCP) 8.6% |
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| Kōchi | 1 | Hiroyuki Morishita | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent lost re-election Independent pickup |
Hajime Hirota Hajime Hirota is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A former member of the assembly of Kōchi Prefecture, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2001.... (I) 43.6% Hiroyuki Morishita (LDP) 35.7% Sachi Nakane (JCP) 14.3% Yumiko Matsuoka (I) 6.4% |
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| Fukuoka | 2 | Kazuo Hirotomo Kazuo Hirotomo is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka and graduate of Chuo University, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1993 after serving in the city assembly of Kitakyushu... |
Kōmeitō | Kōmeitō incumbent retired LDP incumbent re-elected DPJ pickup DPJ gains top tōsen |
Tsutomu Ōkubo Tsutomu Okubo is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kurume, Fukuoka and graduate of Kyoto University, he worked at Tokyo Bank from 1984 to 2004. He was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004.- External... (DPJ) 40.6% Gōtarō Yoshimura Gotaro Yoshimura is a Japanese politician of People's New Party, formerly of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet... (LDP) 30.7% Chū Furukawa (I) 12.5% Toyoomi Tsuno (JCP) 8.8% Kunihiro Etō (I) 4.7% Yutaka Fujimoto (I) 1.8% Tomotada Ishihara (Ishin) 0.9% |
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| Gōtarō Yoshimura Gotaro Yoshimura is a Japanese politician of People's New Party, formerly of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Saga | 1 | Hiromi Iwanaga Hiromi Iwanaga is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Arita, Saga and dropout of Chuo University, he had served in the assembly of Saga Prefecture for six terms since 1975 and was elected to the House of Councillors for the first... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent re-elected | Hiromi Iwanaga Hiromi Iwanaga is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Arita, Saga and dropout of Chuo University, he had served in the assembly of Saga Prefecture for six terms since 1975 and was elected to the House of Councillors for the first... (LDP) 47.7% Minoru Kawasaki Minoru Kawasaki Minoru Kawasaki may refer to:*Minoru Kawasaki *Minoru Kawasaki... (DPJ) 42.9% Akemi Mutō (JCP) 9.5% |
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| Nagasaki Nagasaki At-large district (House of Councillors) The is a constituency of the House of Councillors in the Diet of Japan. It consists of Nagasaki Prefecture and elects two Councillors, one every three years by a first-past-the-post system for a six-year term... |
1 | Sōichirō Matsutani | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent lost re-election DPJ pickup |
Tadashi Inuzuka Tadashi Inuzuka is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a Senator in the House of Councillors of the Diet . A native of Tokyo, he graduated from Rikkyo University and received a master's degree from the University of Dallas in the United States... (DPJ) 49.5% Sōichirō Matsutani (LDP) 43.6% Toshihiro Haraguchi (JCP) 6.8% |
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| Kumamoto | 1 | Ryōichi Honda | DPJ | 1 seat lost by reapportionment LDP incumbent re-elected DPJ incumbent lost re-election |
Hitoshi Kimura Hitoshi Kimura is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kumamoto Prefecture and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked at the Ministry of Home Affairs from 1958 to 1991. After teaching, he was elected to the House of... (LDP) 48.9% Ryōichi Honda (DPJ) 44.3% Nobuhiro Yamamoto (JCP) 6.8% |
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| Hitoshi Kimura Hitoshi Kimura is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Kumamoto Prefecture and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he worked at the Ministry of Home Affairs from 1958 to 1991. After teaching, he was elected to the House of... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
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| Ōita | 1 | Toshiya Nakamichi | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent lost re-election DPJ pickup |
Shin'ya Adachi (DPJ) 54.8% Toshiya Nakamichi (LDP) 38.7% Masaru Ono (JCP) 4.6% Kunio Fujiki 1.9% |
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| Miyazaki | 1 | Mitsuhiro Uesugi | LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
Incumbent lost re-election Independent pickup |
Shinpei Matsushita Shinpei Matsushita is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A graduate of Hosei University, he worked at the government of Miyazaki Prefecture from April 1991 to December 1996 and then served in its assembly from 1999 to 2003. In 2004, he was... (I) 48.5% Mitsuhiro Uesugi (LDP) 45.6% Hiromitsu Baba (JCP) 5.9% |
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| Kagoshima | 1 | Hiroshi Moriyama Hiroshi Moriyama is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet . A native of Kanoya, Kagoshima and high school graduate, he was elected to the first of his seven terms in the city assembly of Kagoshima in 1975. He was elected to the House of... |
LDP Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) The , frequently abbreviated to LDP or , is a centre-right political party in Japan. It is one of the most consistently successful political parties in the democratic world. The LDP ruled almost continuously for nearly 54 years from its founding in 1955 until its defeat in the 2009 election... |
1 seat lost by reapportionment Incumbent retired LDP hold |
Tetsurō Nomura Tetsuro Nomura is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Hayato, Kagoshima and high school graduate, he was elected for the first time in 2004.- External links :* in Japanese.... (LDP) 53.2% Inao Minayoshi (DPJ) 36.9% Katsuko Iwaizako (JCP) 9.9% |
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| Okinawa | 1 | Sōkō Shimabuku | "Independent Assembly" | Incumbent retired Independent (OSMP) pickup |
Keiko Itokazu Keiko Itokazu is a Japanese politician, an independent and member of the House of Councillors in the Diet . A native of Yomitan, Okinawa and high school graduate, she had served in the assembly of Okinawa Prefecture for three terms since 1992 and was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004... (I) 58.9% Masatoshi Onaga (LDP) 41.1% |
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