Michihiko Kano Explained

was a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan. He was Minister of Agriculture.^{[1] [2] [3]}

He lost his seat in the 16 December 2012 general election.^[4]

Kano was born in Yamagata. He graduated from Gakushuin University.^[5]

After period of illness, Michihiko Kano died on 21 October 2021 in a hospital in Yamagata City; he was 79.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Michihiko Kano - Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 22 October 2021. japan.kantei.go.jp.
2. Web site: Japan's PM Yoshihiko Noda wins party leadership vote. 21 September 2012. 21 September 2012. BBC News Online. BBC.
3. Web site: 鹿野道彦元衆議院議員が死去 自民・民主両政権で農相など歴任. 22 October 2021. Japan Broadcasting Corporation. ja.
4. [Japan Times]
5. Web site: Michihiko Kano — MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES | Kan Cabinet | the Japan Times.
6. News: Former Japanese farm minister, veteran lawmaker Kano dies at 79 . 24 October 2021 . Mainichi Daily News . 22 October 2021 . en.