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Yoshio Mochizuki
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望月 義夫
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| Minister of Environment | |
| In office 3 September 2014 – 2 October 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Shinzō Abe |
| Preceded by | Nobuteru Ishihara |
| Succeeded by | Tamayo Marukawa |
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| Born | 2 May 1947 Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Died | 19 December 2019 (aged 72) Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Alma mater | Chuo University |
Yoshio Mochizuki (望月 義夫, Mochizuki Yoshio, 2 May 1947 – 19 December 2019) was an important Japanese politician. He was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, which is one of Japan's main political groups. He served in the House of Representatives, which is part of Japan's national government called the Diet. He also held a very important job as the Minister of the Environment.
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Who Was Yoshio Mochizuki?
Yoshio Mochizuki was born on May 2, 1947, in Shimizu, a city in Japan's Shizuoka area. He went to Chuo University, a well-known university in Japan. After finishing his studies, he decided to work in public service.
Starting His Political Career
Mochizuki began his political journey in his hometown.
- In 1975, he was first elected to the city assembly of Shimizu. This is like a local council that helps run the city. He served four terms there, meaning he was re-elected three times.
- Later, in 1991, he was elected to the assembly of Shizuoka Prefecture. A prefecture is like a state or province in other countries. He served two terms in this role.
Becoming a National Leader
In 1996, Yoshio Mochizuki took a big step in his career. He was elected to the House of Representatives, which is a major part of Japan's national government. This meant he would help make laws for the whole country.
His Work as Environment Minister
From September 2014 to October 2015, Mochizuki served as the Minister of the Environment. In this role, he was in charge of protecting Japan's natural environment. This included working on issues like pollution, conservation, and climate change. He worked under Prime Minister Shinzō Abe during this time.
Later Life and Legacy
Yoshio Mochizuki continued to serve in the government until his death. He passed away on December 19, 2019, at the age of 72. He was still in office when he died.
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