Shinsuke Okuno (奥野 信亮, Okuno Shinsuke, born March 5, 1944) is a former Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).

Early life

Okuno is a native of Gose, Nara and a graduate of Keio University.

Political career

Okuno was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2003. He is affiliated to the revisionist lobby Nippon Kaigi.[1][2]

During his career, Okuno has been elected to the House of Representatives five times for the Kinki proportional seat. He has held roles including State Minister of Justice, Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Judicial Affairs, and Chairperson on the Liberal Democratic Party's Federation of Nara Prefecture branches.

He is affiliated with the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union, Japan-AU Parliamentary Friendship Association, Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship Association, and the Japan Conference (Nippon Kaigi). His areas of interest include education, economics and finance, and social security.[citation needed]

Business career

Okuno has also served as a board member, executive chairperson, and CEO of a company.

References

  1. ^ Yoshifumi Tawara (2016-06-17). 日本会議の全貌——知られざる巨大組織の実態 [The Whole Picture of Nippon Kaigi——The Unknown Reality of a Giant Organization]. 花伝社. ISBN 9784763407818.
  2. ^ Muneo Narusawa (2016-06-28). 日本会議と神社本庁" [Japan Conference and the Association of Shinto shrines]. 金曜日. ISBN 9784865720105.
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