Hakuo Yanagisawa

Politician, Person

1935 –

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Who is Hakuo Yanagisawa?

Hakuo Yanagisawa was the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and a member of the House of Representatives. His constituency is Shizuoka Prefecture 3rd District.

In January 2007, he drew criticism for describing women as "birth-giving machines" and "baby making devices" in a speech on the falling birthrate of Japan. He said later "it was extremely sound to have more than two children".

He believes in Tenrikyo.

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Born
1935
Japan
Nationality
  • Japan
Profession
Education
  • University of Tokyo
Lived in
  • Shizuoka Prefecture

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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