Shuji Kira (吉良 州司, Kira Shūji; born 16 March 1958) is a Japanese politician who served in the House of Representatives in the Diet (the national legislature of Japan), representing Ōita 1st district. He was a member of the Democratic Party of Japan until its dissolution and later Yūshi no Kai. A native of Ōita and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he ran unsuccessfully for the governorship of Ōita Prefecture in 2003. In the same year, he ran for the House of Representatives as an independent and was elected for the first time. After failing to get reelected in 2026, he announced his retirement from politics.

Shuji Kira
吉良 州司
Official portrait, 2012
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
17 December 2014  23 January 2026
Preceded byYōichi Anami
Succeeded byHiroaki Eto
ConstituencyŌita 1st (2014–2017)
Kyushu PR (2017–2021)
Ōita 1st (2021–2026)
In office
10 November 2003  16 November 2012
Preceded byBan Kugimiya
Succeeded byYōichi Anami
ConstituencyŌita 1st
Personal details
Born (1958-03-16) 16 March 1958 (age 68)
PartyYūshi no Kai (2021–2026)
Other political
affiliations
Independent (2003–2004; 2020–2021)
DPJ (2004–2016)
DP (2016–2017)
KnT (2017–2018)
DPP (2018–2020)
University of Tokyo


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