Minister of State for Decentralization Reform

The Minister of State for Decentralization Reform (地方分権改革担当大臣, Chihō Bunken Kaikaku Tantō Daijin) was a member of the Cabinet of Japan who was responsible for Decentralization Reform. The position was abolished during the 2nd administration of Shinzō Abe. The last minister was Yoshitaka Shindō.

Ministers of State for Decentralization Reform

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21st century
1 Yoshihide SugaSeptember 26, 2006August 27, 2007Shinzō Abe
2 Hiroya MasudaAugust 27, 2007September 24, 2008Shinzō Abe
Yasuo Fukuda
3 Kunio HatoyamaSeptember 24, 2008June 12, 2009Tarō Asō
4 Tsutomu SatoJune 12, 2009September 16, 2009
Position abolished following election of Democratic Party of Japan government, restored following re-election of Liberal Democratic Party
5 Yoshitaka ShindōDecember 26, 2012September 3, 2014Shinzō Abe
Position abolished