Ryo Shuhama
Ryō Shuhama (November 11, 2011)
Ryo Shuhama (主浜 了 Shuhama Ryō, born April 2, 1950) is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Takizawa, Iwate and graduate of Hokkaido University, he worked at the government of Iwate Prefecture from 1973 until 2003. He was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2004.
After approximately 12 years in office, Shuhama cited the need to care for a seriously ill family member when he announced in April 2016 that he would not seek a third term at the July 2016 House of Councillors election.[1]
References
- ↑ "主浜氏の引退表明「タイミング悪すぎ」地元野党" [Shuhama announces retirement "Timing is too bad"] (in Japanese). Yomiuri Shimbun. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- 政治家情報 〜主浜 了〜. ザ･選挙 (in Japanese). JANJAN. Retrieved 2007-11-14. External link in
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External links
- Official website in Japanese.
| House of Councillors | ||
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| Preceded by Motoo Shiina |
Councillor for Iwate (Class of 1950/1956/...) 2004–present |
Incumbent |
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