Midori Matsushima (松島 みどり, Matsushima Midori, born 1956) is a Japanese politician. Her official name is Midori Baba (馬場 みどり, Baba Midori).
Midori Matsushima | |
|---|---|
松島 みどり | |
 Matsushima in 2013 | |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 3 September 2014 – 20 October 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Shinzō Abe |
| Preceded by | Sadakazu Tanigaki |
| Succeeded by | Yōko Kamikawa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 馬場 みどり (Baba Midori) 15 July 1956 Toyonaka, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Tokyo |
| Occupation | Reporter, politician |
Overview
She is a politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) representing Tokyo's 14th district. A native of Hyogo Prefecture and graduate of the University of Tokyo, she worked at the national newspaper Asahi Shimbun from 1980 to 1995. After an unsuccessful run in 1996, she was later elected to the House of Representatives for the first time in 2000 and again in 2003 and 2005.[1]
Reference
External links
- Official website in Japanese