Yōichi Iha (伊波 洋一, Iha Yōichi, born January 4, 1952) is a Japanese politician. He has represented the Okinawa at-large district in the Japanese House of Councillors since 2016.[1] He also served two terms as the mayor of Ginowan, Okinawa.[1][2]

Yōichi Iha
伊波 洋一
Member of the House of Councillors from Okinawa at-large district
Assumed office
July 26, 2016
Personal details
Born (1952-01-04) January 4, 1952 (age 72)
Ginowan, Okinawa, United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands
NationalityJapanese
Political partyIndependent

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mr.IHA Yoichi:House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  2. ^ Johnston, Eric (2016-07-10). "Okinawan minister Shimajiri ousted from Upper House by former Ginowan mayor". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2021-08-06.