1964-2-18
Born in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
When I was young,I was naughty, restless, and unable to study.
1982（18years old）
Graduated from Kumamoto High School and entered Tokyo Institute of Technology.
Belongs to high school/college and rowing club. Especially during college, he devoted himself to practice and finished second in the All Japan Championship.
1986（22years old）
Joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (currently the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).
Drafting bills and deliberating policies, he worked hard until late at night every day. Even so, I continue to study languages and prepare to study abroad.
1991（27years old）
marriage. Currently, there are 5 children in the family, 1 girl and 2 boys.
The presence of his family encourages him to devote himself more to his work and studies.
1994（30years old）
House of Councilors election Elected to third term.
143 national proportional divisions, obtained a master’s degree from Harvard University, obtained a professional boxing license.
For the first time in America, he experienced the joy of learning. Also, I realized the existence of “myself as an individual” rather than “myself belonging to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.” While studying abroad, he not only studied but also trained his body through boxing and obtained a professional boxing license. Surrounded by his family in a calm environment, he savors the happiness of being able to devote himself to his favorite studies and boxing. Re-elected with 188 votes.
1999（35years old）
Received an academic doctorate from Tokyo Institute of Technology.
After returning to Japan, I woke up every morning before 5:00 a.m. to finish the thesis I started writing in the United States. Transferred to a lecturer at the University of Tokyo (next year, assistant professor) Teach management theory and policy theory. It has been well received by students.
2004（40years old）
Retired from the University of Tokyo, ran for the House of Councilors election for the first time.
Aspiring to the world of politics to realize policies as a player, not a commentator. Received 182,891 votes in the national proportional representation district and won the election for the first time.
2005（41years old）
Appointed as a visiting professor at Tsinghua University in China.
Appointed a visiting professor at Waseda University.
2010（46years old）
Election of members of the House of Councilors Elected for the second term.
Re-elected with 128,511 votes in the national proportional representation district.
2011（47years old）
Appointed Chairman of the General Affairs Committee of the House of Councilors.
Re-elected with 128,511 votes in the national proportional representation district.
2012（48years old）
Appointed as State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications and State Minister for Postal Services (3rd Reshuffled Noda Cabinet)
2013（49years old）
Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University, Ph.D. (International Relations)
2016（52years old）
House of Councilors election Elected to third term.
Re-elected with 143,188 votes in the national proportional representation district.
2017（53years old）
left the Democratic Party. The House of Councilors parliamentary group “Voice of the People” is established. Appointed as representative
2018（54years old）
Unification faction “Liberal Democratic Party/People’s Voice” formed
2020（56years old）
Appointed Senior Specially Appointed Professor at Tokyo University of Science and Visiting Professor at Waseda University Research Institute (Future Innovation Research Institute).
2020（58years old）
- Visiting professor at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, University of Tokyo.
- Distinguished Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
- Keio University Faculty of Economics Research Institute of Economics International Business Creation Research Center Visiting Professor