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. He was first elected in 2006 and served for four terms until 2022.

Education

Nisaka graduated with a B.A. in economics from the University of Tokyo in 1974 and entered MITI that same year.

Career

Yoshinobu Nisaka has been involved in many positions in the Japanese government. From August 2003 to October 2006, Nisaka was Ambassador of Japan to

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Kyoto University alumni University of Tokyo alumni People from Wakayama (city) 1950 births Living people Governors of Wakayama Prefecture Ambassadors of Japan to Brunei Politicians from Wakayama Prefecture {{Japan-politician-1950s-stub