Junji Higashi

Junji Higashi (東 順治, Higashi Junji; October 6, 1946 – October 17, 2023) was a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka and graduate of the University of Kitakyushu he was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 1990. He represented the 2nd District of Fukuoka prefecture.

Junji Higashi
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan
In office 1990–1996, 1998–2012
Personal details
Born	(1946-10-06)October 6, 1946 Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Died	October 17, 2023(2023-10-17) (aged 77)
Political party	New Komeito Party
Alma mater	University of Kitakyushu

Junji Higashi died of pneumonia on October 17, 2023, at the age of 77.^[1]