Seiji Maehara (b.1962) is a Japanese politician known for his leadership in various political parties and his tenure as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism.
Born in Kyoto, Maehara studied law at Kyoto University, specializing in international politics. He later joined the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, shaping his political philosophy and leadership approach.
Elected to the House of Representatives in 1993, he represented Kyoto’s 2nd district. As leader of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) 2005–06, he advocated economic reforms and national security policies. He later held ministerial roles under Prime Ministers Yukio Hatoyama and Naoto Kan, focusing on infrastructure and foreign relations.
Notable works include The Challenges of Political Leadership (2012,) examining governance and policy-making, and Japan’s Path to Economic Revival (2016,) discussing strategies for sustainable growth.
In recent years, Maehara led party transitions, founding the Free Education for All party in 2023, which merged into Nippon Ishin no Kai in 2024. His political career continues to shape Japanese governance and policy-making.
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If the recovery has been built on the illusion of money games like this, then one has to wonder what it is we are seeing that is getting better in the economy.
—Seiji Maehara
Topics: Illusion
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