Yoshifu Arita
Yoshifu Arita (有田芳生, Arita Yoshifu, born 20 February 1952) is a Japanese writer, journalist and politician from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. He currently serves as a member of the House of Councillors, and was elected from the National Representation list in 2010.[1] Before he was elected, he was a regular commentator of Nippon Television's The Wide.[2]
Yoshifu Arita | |
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| Member of the House of Councillors | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2010 | |
| Constituency | National PR |
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| Born | 有田芳生 (Arita Yoshifu) 20 February 1952 Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Political party | CDP |
| Other political affiliations | DP (2016–2017) DPJ (2009–2016, merger) NPN (2007–2009) JCP (1990–2007) |
| Alma mater | Ritsumeikan University |
| Occupation | Politician, journalist and writer |
| Website | Official website |
He is one of the most prominent anti-racism activists in Japan.[3]
References
- "Yoshifu Arita". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- "Mr. ARITA Yoshifu". National Diet of Japan website. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- Japanese court: Anti-Korea 'hate speech' illegal Omaha World-Herald
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