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Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

KATO Akiyoshi

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Mr. Kato Akiyoshi was appointed Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Parliamentary Vice-Minister of the Cabinet Office on November 13, 2024.
In these key roles at METI, Mr. Kato is mainly responsible for coordinating government support for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and strengthening Japan’s industrial competitiveness.

Mr. Kato joins METI from House of Councillors of the National Diet of Japan, where he represents constituents from Ibaraki Prefecture.

Prior to winning election to the House of Councillors in 2022, Mr. Kato served three terms as an elected member of Ibaraki Prefectural Assembly.

After graduating from Senshu University’s School of Commerce in 1991, Mr. Kato spent a year working as an expatriate employee in New Zealand.
He was born on February 7, 1968, in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Last updated:2024-12-05