Shuji Kira
Japanese politician
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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 | |
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吉良 州司 | |
 Official portrait, 2012 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 17 December 2014 – 23 January 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Yōichi Anami |
| Succeeded by | Hiroaki Eto |
| Constituency | Ōita 1st (2014–2017) Kyushu PR (2017–2021) Ōita 1st (2021–2026) |
| In office 10 November 2003 – 16 November 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ban Kugimiya |
| Succeeded by | Yōichi Anami |
| Constituency | Ōita 1st |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 March 1958 Kusu, Ōita, Japan |
| Party | Yūshi no Kai (2021–2026) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2003–2004; 2020–2021) DPJ (2004–2016) DP (2016–2017) KnT (2017–2018) DPP (2018–2020) |
| Alma mater | University of Tokyo |
References
- 政治家情報 〜吉良 州司〜. senkyo.janjan.jp (in Japanese). JANJAN. Archived from the original on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 20 October 2007.
External links
- Official website in Japanese.
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