Naoki Tanaka (politician)
Naoki Tanaka | |
|---|---|
田中 直紀 | |
 Tanaka in 2012 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 13 January 2012 – 4 June 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Yoshihiko Noda |
| Preceded by | Yasuo Ichikawa |
| Succeeded by | Satoshi Morimoto |
| Member of the House of Councillors | |
| In office 26 July 1998 – 25 July 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Kazuo Majima |
| Succeeded by | Yuko Mori |
| Constituency | Niigata at-large |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 19 July 1993 – 27 September 1996 | |
| Constituency | Fukushima 3rd |
| In office 19 December 1983 – 24 January 1990 | |
| Constituency | Fukushima 3rd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 鈴木 直紀 (Suzuki Naoki) 19 June 1940 Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | LDP DP DPJ |
| Spouse | Makiko Tanaka |
| Alma mater | Keio University |
Naoki Tanaka (田中 直紀, Tanaka Naoki, born 19 June 1940 as Naoki Suzuki) is a former Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, who served as a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature), from Niigata Prefectural electorate. He is a native of Kanazawa, Ishikawa and a graduate of Keio University.
When he married Makiko Tanaka he changed his family name to hers. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1983. After losing his seat in 1996, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 1998.[citation needed]
References
- 政治家情報 〜田中 直紀〜. ザ･選挙 (in Japanese). japan.jp. Archived from the original on 8 December 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2007.
- Profile, dpj.or.jp
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)