Shinsuke Okuno

Shinsuke Okuno (奥野 信亮, Okuno Shinsuke; born March 5, 1944) is a former Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).

Shinsuke Okuno
奥野 信亮
Official portrait, 2017
Member of the House of Representatives
In office 16 December 2012 – 9 October 2024
Preceded by	Masashige Yoshikawa
Succeeded by	Multi-member district
Constituency	Nara 3rd (2012–2017) Kinki PR (2017–2024)
In office 9 November 2003 – 21 July 2009
Preceded by	Seisuke Okuno
Succeeded by	Masashige Yoshikawa
Constituency	Nara 3rd
Personal details
Born	(1944-03-05) 5 March 1944 (age 81) Tokyo, Japan
Political party	Liberal Democratic
Parent	Seisuke Okuno (father)
Alma mater	Keio University

Early life

Okuno is a native of Gose, Nara and a graduate of Keio University.

Political career

Okuno was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2003. He is affiliated to the revisionist lobby Nippon Kaigi.^[1][2]

During his career, Okuno has been elected to the House of Representatives five times for the Kinki proportional seat. He has held roles including State Minister of Justice, Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Judicial Affairs, and Chairperson on the Liberal Democratic Party's Federation of Nara Prefecture branches.

He is affiliated with the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union, Japan-AU Parliamentary Friendship Association, Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship Association, and the Japan Conference (Nippon Kaigi). His areas of interest include education, economics and finance, and social security.^{[citation needed]}

Business career

Okuno has also served as a board member, executive chairperson, and CEO of a company.