Kazuyoshi Akaba

Kazuyoshi Akaba (赤羽 一嘉, Akaba Kazuyoshi; born 7 May 1958) is a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism from September 2019 to October 2021. He is also a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Hyogo 2nd district since 2012.

Prime MinisterShinzo Abe
Yoshihide Suga

Preceded byKeiichi Ishii

Succeeded byTetsuo Saito

Preceded byKoichi Mukoyama

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Kazuyoshi Akaba
赤羽 一嘉
Akaba in 2020
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
In office 11 September 2019 – 4 October 2021
Prime Minister	Shinzo Abe Yoshihide Suga
Preceded by	Keiichi Ishii
Succeeded by	Tetsuo Saito
Member of the House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office 16 December 2012
Preceded by	Koichi Mukoyama
Constituency	Hyōgo 2nd (2012–2026) Kinki PR (2026–present)
In office 18 July 1993 – 30 August 2009
Preceded by	Ichirō Watanabe
Succeeded by	Koichi Mukoyama
Constituency	Hyōgo 1st (1993–1996) Hyōgo 2nd (1996–2012)
Personal details
Born	(1958-05-07) 7 May 1958 (age 67) Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Party	CRA (since 2026)
Other political affiliations	CGP (1993–1996) NFP (1996–1998) Komeito (1998–2026)
Children	2
Alma mater	Keio University

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A member of the Komeito Party, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1993. He served as a representative until 2009, ending when he lost his re-election bid. In 2012, he ran again and won back the seat.