Hokuto Hoshi Explained

Office:Member of the House of Councillors of Japan
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Place:Fukushima, Japan
Alma Mater:Toho University
Fukushima Medical University
Birth Date:18 March 1964
Hokuto Hoshi
Constituency:Fukushima at-large district
Term Start:2022
Party:Liberal Democratic Party

Hokuto Hoshi (born March 18, 1964) is a Japanese politician and physician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan since 2022.

Early life and education

Hoshi was born in Fukushima Prefecture on March 18, 1964. In 1989, he graduated from the medical school of Toho University, and began working for the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Career

In 1996, Hoshi served as a visiting researcher at the Harvard University School of Public Health. In 2015, he was named vice-president of the Fukushima Prefectural Medical Association. He ran as a candidate for the Liberal Democratic party in the 2022 Japanese House of Councillors election and won.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mr.HOSHI Hokuto:House of Councillors . 2024-04-13 . www.sangiin.go.jp.