is a Japanese
politician
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of the
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a member of the
House of Representatives
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in the
Diet
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(national legislature).
A native of
Gifu, Gifu
is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku p ...
and graduate of
Keio University, he was elected to the House for the first time in 2005. His father is former foreign minister
Kabun Muto, and his grandfather is former member of the House of Representatives
Kaichi Muto. He served as state minister of economy, trade and industry.
References
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1955 births
Living people
People from Gifu
Keio University alumni
Koizumi Children
Members of the House of Representatives (Japan)
Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) politicians
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