Kazuo Aichi (愛知 和男, Aichi Kazuo, born July 20, 1937) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Ōta, Tokyo and graduate of the University of Tokyo, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1976. From 1993 to 1994 he was Director General of the Japan Defense Agency. After losing his seat in 2000, he retired in 2002 but was re-elected in 2005.
Kazuo Aichi | |
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愛知 和男 | |
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Director-General of the Japan Defense Agency | |
In office 2 December 1993 – 28 April 1994 | |
Prime Minister | Morihiro Hosokawa |
Preceded by | Nakanishi Keisuke |
Succeeded by | Atsushi Kanda |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 1976–2000 | |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
Assumed office 2005 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ōta, Tokyo, Empire of Japan | 20 July 1937
Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
Alma mater | University of Tokyo |