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Seishi Kumano | |
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熊野正士 | |
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| Member of the House of Councillors | |
| In office July 26, 2016 –September 30, 2022[ citation needed ] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19, 1965 [1] Hyogo Prefecture [1] |
| Political party | Komeito [1] |
| Alma mater | Ehime University [1] |
| Occupation | Radiologist, [1] Politician |
Seishi Kumano is a Japanese politician who was a member of the House of Councillors of Japan. [1]
He was elected in 2016. [1]
He resigned in September 2022, after facing sexual harassment allegations. [2] [3]
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