Kensaku Morita (森田 健作, Morita Kensaku, born: 16 December 1949; birth name: 鈴木 栄治 Eiji Suzuki) is a Japanese politician, actor and singer. He was elected as the Governor of Chiba Prefecture in March 2009 to April 2021[2][3] and re-elected to a second term in March 2013. He previously served one term in the House of Councillors of the National Diet, representing the Tokyo at-large district from 1992 until 1998, and two terms in the House of Representatives from 1998 until 2003, representing the Tokyo 4th district.
Kensaku Morita | |
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森田 健作 | |
Governor of Chiba Prefecture | |
In office 5 April 2009 – 4 April 2021 | |
Preceded by | Akiko Dōmoto |
Succeeded by | Toshihito Kumagai[1] |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 1998–2003 | |
Preceded by | Shokei Arai [ja] |
Succeeded by | Kazuyoshi Nakanishi |
Constituency | Tokyo 4th district |
Member of the House of Councillors | |
In office 1992–1998 | |
Constituency | Tokyo at-large district |
Personal details | |
Born | 鈴木 栄治 (Suzuki Eiji) (1949-12-16) 16 December 1949 (age 72) Ōta, Tokyo, Japan |
Alma mater | Meiji Gakuin University |
Morita retirement with Governor on April 4, 2021.[4]
Preceded by Akiko Dōmoto |
Governor of Chiba Prefecture April 2009 – April 2021 |
Succeeded by Toshihito Kumagai |
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