Tetsumi Takara (高良鉄美, born January 15, 1954) is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the National Diet in the House of Councillors.[1] He was elected on July 27, 2019, representing the Okinawa at-large district which encompasses the entirety of Okinawa Prefecture.

Political career

Takara has expressed his disapproval towards the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,[2][3] saying “ I feel the weight of duty. I will bring attention to the issue of Henoko not being Okinawa’s problem, but a problem facing the whole of Japan“.[2]

In the House of Councillors, he and fellow Okinawa representative Yōichi Iha form the Okinawa Whirlwind (沖縄の風) faction.

References

  1. ^ "Mr.TAKARA Tetsumi：House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "Tetsumi Takara expresses determination to block FRF construction on his first day in the Diet". Ryukyu Shimpo - Okinawa, Japanese newspaper, local news. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  3. ^ "US base relocation opponent in Okinawa headed for victory in Japan poll". Mainichi Daily News. 2019-07-21. Retrieved 2020-10-20.