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Kisaburo Tokai

Kisaburo Tokai (渡海 紀三朗, Tokai Kisaburō, born February 11, 1948 in Takasago, Hyōgo) is a former Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda from 2007 to 2008.

Education

Tokai with Svante Pääbo (at the Prime Minister's Official Residence on February 1, 2023)

Tokai, like Fukuda, attended Waseda University.[citation needed]

House of Representatives (Japan)
Preceded by
Multi-member constituency
 Representative for Hyōgo's 3rd District (multi-member)
1986–1996 		District eliminated
Preceded by Representative for Hyōgo's 10th District
2012–present 		Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
2007–2008 		Succeeded by