Japanese politician (1926–2014)
Kokichi Shimoinaba |
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In office
September 11, 1997 – July 30, 1998 |
| Preceded by | Matsuura Isao |
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| Succeeded by | Shozaburo Nakamura |
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| Born | April 29, 1926 |
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| Died | February 17, 2014 |
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Kokichi Shimoinaba (April 29, 1926 – February 17, 2014) was a Japanese politician and police chief. He served as Minister of Justice from 1997 to 1998.[1][failed verification]
Shimoinaba joined the former Home Ministry in 1947, just before the ministry was abolished.[1][failed verification] He then served as the Prefectural Police chief of Tokushima, Osaka and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.[1][failed verification]
Shimoinaba was elected to the House of Councillors in 1986.[1][failed verification] Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto appointed him as Minister of Justice in 1997.[1][failed verification]
Kokichi Shimoinaba died from sepsis on February 17, 2014, at the age of 87.[1][failed verification]
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