Junji Higashi
Junji Higashi (東 順治, Higashi Junji, October 6, 1946 – October 17, 2023) was a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka and graduate of the University of Kitakyushu he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990. He represented the 2nd District of Fukuoka prefecture.
Junji Higashi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Japan | |
| In office 1990–1996, 1998–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1946 Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | October 17, 2023 (aged 77) |
| Political party | New Komeito Party |
| Alma mater | University of Kitakyushu |
Junji Higashi died of pneumonia on October 17, 2023, at the age of 77.[1]
References
- 公明党・東順治元国対委員長が死去 (in Japanese)
Sources
- 政治家情報 〜東 順治〜 (in Japanese). JANJAN. Archived from the original on 2007-12-03. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
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