Shinichi Yokoyama (横山 信一, Yokoyama Shin'ichi; born July 21, 1959) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan.
Shinichi Yokoyama | |
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横山 信一 | |
 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the House of Councillors | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2010 | |
| Constituency | National PR |
| Member of the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2003–2010 | |
| Constituency | Hakodate City |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 July 1959 Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Party | Komeito |
| Children | 2 |
| Hokkaido University | |
Career
editIn 1990, he started work with the Hokkaido government in the Prefectural Fisheries Research Institutes. He was elected in 2010, 2016, and re-elected in 2022.[1] In 2018, he was chairman of the judicial affairs committee and a photograph of his appearance speaking against a bill became a popular meme.[2]
References
edit- ↑ "Mr.YOKOYAMA Shinichi：House of Councillors". Sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ↑ "What's Going On In This Picture From Japanese Parliament? The Much-Memed Attempt To Restrain Shinichi Yokoyama Explained". Know Your Meme. 8 September 2023.
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