| Tetsumi Takara | |
|---|---|
| 高良 鉄美 | |
| Member of the House of Councillors from the Okinawa at-large district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 27, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Keiko Itokazu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-01-15) January 15, 1954 (age 71) Naha, Ryukyu Islands |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Political party | Okinawa Social Mass Party |
Tetsumi Takara (高良 鉄美, Takara Tetsumi, born January 15, 1954) is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the National Diet in the House of Councillors. He was elected on July 27, 2019, representing the Okinawa at-large district which encompasses the entirety of Okinawa Prefecture.
Political career
Takara has expressed his disapproval towards the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, 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“.
In the House of Councillors, he and fellow Okinawa representative Yōichi Iha form the Okinawa Whirlwind (沖縄の風) faction.
References
- "Mr.TAKARA Tetsumi：House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ "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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