Shinichi Yokoyama (politician)
Shinichi Yokoyama | |
|---|---|
横山 信一 | |
Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the House of Councillors | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2010 | |
| Constituency | National PR |
| Member of the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2003–2010 | |
| Constituency | Hakodate City |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 July 1959 Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Political party | Komeito |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Hokkaido University |
Shinichi Yokoyama (横山 信一, Yokoyama Shin'ichi; born July 21, 1959) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Councillors of Japan.
Career
In 1990, he started work with the Hokkaido government in the Prefectural Fisheries Research Institutes. He was elected in 2010, 2016, and re-elected in 2022.[1] In 2018, he was chairman of the judicial affairs committee and a photograph of his appearance speaking against a bill became a popular meme.[2]
References
- ^ "Mr.YOKOYAMA Shinichi：House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "What's Going On In This Picture From Japanese Parliament? The Much-Memed Attempt To Restrain Shinichi Yokoyama Explained". Know Your Meme. 8 September 2023.