Masaaki Taira (平 将明, Taira Masaaki, born February 21, 1967) is a Japanese politician who is a member of the House of Representatives since 2005.
Masaaki Taira | |
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平 将明 | |
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Minister for Digital Transformation | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Shigeru Ishiba |
| Preceded by | Taro Kono |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 11 September 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Kazuyoshi Nakanishi |
| Constituency | Tokyo 4th (2005–2009; 2012–present) Tokyo PR (2009–2012) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1967 Tokyo, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic |
| Alma mater | Waseda University |
| Website | www |
Political career
editA member of the Liberal Democratic Party, Taira is currently serving as the Minister for Digital Transformation in the Ishiba Cabinet since 2024. He has previously held multiple senior party positions including Deputy Director of the Public Relations, Director of the Internet Media Bureau, and Director of the Information and Research Bureau.[1]
References
edit- ^ "平将明衆議院議員公式サイト". www.taira-m.jp. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
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