Kōno Yōhei

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1937. After graduating from Waseda University, worked in business before entering politics. Following his first election to the House of Representatives in 1967, he was returned at 14 consecutive elections. Served as Chief Cabinet Secretary and Minister for Foreign Affairs, before becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives (2003–09). Current positions include President of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and specially appointed professor at Waseda University.

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