Yasushi Furukawa (politician)

Yasushi Furukawa
古川 康
Official portrait, 2024
Member of the House of Representatives
Assumed office
17 December 2014
Preceded byMasahiro Imamura
ConstituencySaga 2nd (2014–2017)
Kyushu PR (2017–2026)
Saga 2nd (2026–present)
Governor of Saga Prefecture
In office
23 April 2003 – 25 November 2014
MonarchAkihito
Preceded byIsamu Imoto
Succeeded byYoshinori Yamaguchi
Personal details
Born (1958-07-15) 15 July 1958
PartyLiberal Democratic
ChildrenAoi Furukawa
Alma materUniversity of Tokyo

Yasushi Furukawa (古川 康, Furukawa Yasushi; born 15 July 1958) is a Japanese politician and current member of the House of Representatives. He was previously the governor of Saga Prefecture from 2003 to 2014. A native of Karatsu, Saga, he graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1982 and entered the Ministry of Home Affairs upon graduation.

References

  • 政治家情報 〜古川 康〜. JANJAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2007-12-08.