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Minister of State for Decentralization Reform 
Summary
The Minister of State for Decentralization Reform (地方分権改革担当大臣, Chihō Bunken Kaikaku Tantō Daijin) was a member of the Cabinet of Japan who was responsible for Decentralization Reform. The position was abolished during the 2nd administration of Shinzō Abe. The last minister was Yoshitaka Shindō.
Ministers of State for Decentralization Reform edit
| # | Image | Name | Took office | Left office | Cabinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st century | |||||
| 1 | 
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Yoshihide Suga | September 26, 2006 | August 27, 2007 | Shinzō Abe |
| 2 | 
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Hiroya Masuda | August 27, 2007 | September 24, 2008 | Shinzō Abe Yasuo Fukuda |
| 3 | 
|
Kunio Hatoyama | September 24, 2008 | June 12, 2009 | Tarō Asō |
| 4 | 
|
Tsutomu Sato | June 12, 2009 | September 16, 2009 | |
| Position abolished following election of Democratic Party of Japan government, restored following re-election of Liberal Democratic Party | |||||
| 5 | 
|
Yoshitaka Shindō | December 26, 2012 | September 3, 2014 | Shinzō Abe |
| Position abolished | |||||