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[[File:Y tanigawa.jpg|thumbnail|right|Y. Tanigawa]]{{Nihongo|'''Yaichi Tanigawa'''|谷川 弥一|Tanigawa Yaichi|extra=born August 12, 1941}} is a Japanese [[politician]] serving in the [[House of Representatives of Japan|House of Representatives]] in the [[Diet of Japan|Diet]] (national legislature) as a member of the [[Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)|Liberal Democratic Party]]. A native of [[Gotō, Nagasaki|Nagasaki]] and high school graduate he was elected to the Diet for the first time in 2005 after serving in the assembly in [[Nagasaki Prefecture]] from 1999 to 2003. |
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{{Family name hatnote|Tanigawa|lang=Japanese}} |
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}} |
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{{Infobox officeholder |
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==External links== |
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| name = Yaichi Tanigawa |
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* [http://www.tanigawa81.jp/ Official website] in Japanese. |
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| native_name = {{nobold|谷川 弥一}} |
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| native_name_lang = ja |
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| image = 代議士画像２.jpg |
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| office = [[House of Representatives (Japan)|Member of the House of Representatives]] |
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| term_start = 9 November 2003 |
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| predecessor = {{plainlist| |
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* [[Kazuo Torashima]] <small>(2003)</small> |
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* [[Masahiko Yamada]] |
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| constituency = {{plainlist| |
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* [[Nagasaki 3rd district|Nagasaki 3rd]] <small>(2003–2009, presently)</small> |
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* [[Kyushu proportional representation block|Kyushu PR]] |
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}} |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1941|8|12|df=yes}} |
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| birth_place = [[Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō]], [[Empire of Japan|Japan]] |
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| party = [[Independent politician|Independent]] |
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| otherparty = [[Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)|Liberal Democratic Party]] (until 2024) |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.tanigawa81.jp/}} |
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{{Nihongo|'''Yaichi Tanigawa'''|谷川 弥一|Tanigawa Yaichi|extra=born 12 August 1941}} is a Japanese politician serving in the [[House of Representatives of Japan|House of Representatives]] since 2003. |
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== Early life and career == |
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Yaichi Tanigawa was born 12 August 1941 in the city of [[Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō]], and is a graduate of Nagasaki Higashi High School. He served in the [[Nagasaki Prefecture]] assembly from 1999 to 2003, and founded Tanigawa Kensetsu Co., later serving as chairman of both the corporation and the assembly.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TANIGAWA Yaichi |url=https://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/itdb_english.nsf/html/statics/member/e272.htm |access-date=20 January 2024 |website=[[House of Representatives (Japan)|The House of Representatives, Japan]]}}</ref> |
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== Political career == |
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Tanigawa was first elected as a member of the [[House of Representatives (Japan)|House of Representatives]] from the [[Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)|Liberal Democratic Party]] in the [[2003 Japanese general election]], replacing [[Kazuo Torashima]] as representative from [[Nagasaki 3rd district]]. He narrowly defeated [[Democratic Party of Japan]] candidate [[Masahiko Yamada]], who was elected in the [[Kyushu proportional representation block]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://go2senkyo.com/precinct/2011100342449.html|script-title=ja:第43回衆議院議員選挙 - 長崎3区|work= ザ･選挙|access-date=20 January 2024|publisher=Heartbeats Corp.|language=ja}}</ref> Tanigawa was re-elected against Yamada in [[2005 Japanese general election|2005]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://go2senkyo.com/precinct/2011100343382.html|script-title=ja:第44回衆議院議員選挙 - 長崎3区|work= ザ･選挙|access-date=20 January 2024|publisher=Heartbeats Corp.|language=ja}}</ref> before losing his seat to Yamada in [[2009 Japanese general election|2009]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://go2senkyo.com/precinct/2011100343071.html|script-title=ja:第45回衆議院議員選挙 - 長崎3区|work= ザ･選挙|access-date=20 January 2024|publisher=Heartbeats Corp.|language=ja}}</ref> This time, Tanigawa was elected to the Kyushu PR block. He was later re-elected to Nagasaki 3rd district. |
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Prior to his resignation from the LDP during the [[2023–2024 Japanese slush fund scandal]], Tanigawa was a member of the [[Seiwa Seisaku Kenkyūkai]], closely associated with Prime Minister [[Shinzo Abe]].<ref name="Yomiuri">{{Cite news |date=17 January 2024 |title=Scandal-Tainted Lawmaker Intends to Resign If Case Over Alleged Hidden Fund Built |url=https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240117-162647/ |access-date=20 January 2024 |work=[[Yomiuri Shimbun]]}}</ref> |
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== Controversy == |
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=== Korea remarks === |
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In May 2019 Tanigawa acquired attention after complaining of his frustration regarding the construction of the [[Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen]], comparing negotiations over the project to "dealing with South or North Korea." Following public backlash, he apologised for his remarks.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 May 2019 |title=In latest gaffe, LDP lawmaker compares 'frustrating' work with Saga Prefecture to 'dealing with the Koreas' |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/20/national/politics-diplomacy/latest-ldp-gaffe-lawmaker-compares-working-saga-prefecture-dealing-koreas-inspection-shinkansen-line-tunnel/ |access-date=20 January 2024 |work=[[The Japan Times]]}}</ref> |
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=== Slush fund scandal === |
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{{see also|2023–2024 Japanese slush fund scandal}} |
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On 9 January 2024, amidst a broader scandal in the LDP, allegations began to emerge that Tanigawa had received ¥40 million in kickbacks from the Seiwa Seisaku Kenkyūkai,<ref name="Yomiuri"/> along with his secretary.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 January 2024 |title=Eight Charged In Japan Kickbacks Scandal, Ruling Party Factions Dissolve |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/japan-prosecutors-charge-two-lawmakers-over-fund-scandal-45686055 |access-date=20 January 2024 |work=[[Barron's]] |agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]}}</ref> On 16 January he stated to party leadership that he intended to resign from the House of Representatives if he was indicted.<ref name="Yomiuri"/> Three days later, after he was formally indicted by Tokyo Police (alongside [[Yasutada Ōno]]), Tanigawa announced his resignation from the LDP and publicly apologised.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 January 2024 |title=Prosecutors indict several LDP faction members over funds scandal |url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/f4d6ea5b7d8f-update1-prosecutors-indict-several-ldp-faction-members-over-funds-scandal.html |access-date=20 January 2024 |work=Kyodo News}}</ref> |
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== Further information == |
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Latest revision as of 11:56, 17 March 2024
Yaichi Tanigawa | |
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谷川 弥一 | |
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| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 9 November 2003 | |
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| Born | 12 August 1941 Gotō, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Democratic Party (until 2024) |
| Website | www |
Yaichi Tanigawa (谷川 弥一, Tanigawa Yaichi, born 12 August 1941) is a Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives since 2003.
Early life and career[edit]
Yaichi Tanigawa was born 12 August 1941 in the city of Gotō, and is a graduate of Nagasaki Higashi High School. He served in the Nagasaki Prefecture assembly from 1999 to 2003, and founded Tanigawa Kensetsu Co., later serving as chairman of both the corporation and the assembly.[1]
Political career[edit]
Tanigawa was first elected as a member of the House of Representatives from the Liberal Democratic Party in the 2003 Japanese general election, replacing Kazuo Torashima as representative from Nagasaki 3rd district. He narrowly defeated Democratic Party of Japan candidate Masahiko Yamada, who was elected in the Kyushu proportional representation block.[2] Tanigawa was re-elected against Yamada in 2005[3] before losing his seat to Yamada in 2009.[4] This time, Tanigawa was elected to the Kyushu PR block. He was later re-elected to Nagasaki 3rd district.
Prior to his resignation from the LDP during the 2023–2024 Japanese slush fund scandal, Tanigawa was a member of the Seiwa Seisaku Kenkyūkai, closely associated with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.[5]
Controversy[edit]
Korea remarks[edit]
In May 2019 Tanigawa acquired attention after complaining of his frustration regarding the construction of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, comparing negotiations over the project to "dealing with South or North Korea." Following public backlash, he apologised for his remarks.[6]
Slush fund scandal[edit]
On 9 January 2024, amidst a broader scandal in the LDP, allegations began to emerge that Tanigawa had received ¥40 million in kickbacks from the Seiwa Seisaku Kenkyūkai,[5] along with his secretary.[7] On 16 January he stated to party leadership that he intended to resign from the House of Representatives if he was indicted.[5] Three days later, after he was formally indicted by Tokyo Police (alongside Yasutada Ōno), Tanigawa announced his resignation from the LDP and publicly apologised.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "TANIGAWA Yaichi". The House of Representatives, Japan. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ 第43回衆議院議員選挙 - 長崎3区. ザ･選挙 (in Japanese). Heartbeats Corp. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ 第44回衆議院議員選挙 - 長崎3区. ザ･選挙 (in Japanese). Heartbeats Corp. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ 第45回衆議院議員選挙 - 長崎3区. ザ･選挙 (in Japanese). Heartbeats Corp. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Scandal-Tainted Lawmaker Intends to Resign If Case Over Alleged Hidden Fund Built". Yomiuri Shimbun. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "In latest gaffe, LDP lawmaker compares 'frustrating' work with Saga Prefecture to 'dealing with the Koreas'". The Japan Times. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Eight Charged In Japan Kickbacks Scandal, Ruling Party Factions Dissolve". Barron's. Agence France-Presse. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Prosecutors indict several LDP faction members over funds scandal". Kyodo News. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
Further information[edit]
- 政治家情報 〜谷川 弥一〜. JANJAN ザ･選挙 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2 October 2007.