Yoshihide Suga

Politician

Japanese Ogachi (now Yuzawa), Akita Prefecture, Japan

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityJapanese
Date of Birth06/12/1948
Age77 years
BirthplaceOgachi (now Yuzawa), Akita Prefecture, Japan

Latest News about Yoshihide Suga

17/01/2026

Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced his retirement as a lawmaker and will not run in the next Lower House election. He stated he had been considering retirement since turning 70 and wants to give way to the next generation. Suga, first elected in 1996 and serving his 10th term, made the announcement in Yokohama amid reports of health concerns.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)
  • Uncle Reiwa
  • Iron Wall
Famous ForSucceeding Shinzo Abe as the Prime Minister of Japan

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolYuzawa High School, Japan
College/UniversityHosei University, Tokyo, Japan
Educational QualificationBachelor of Laws

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Reading newspapers
  • Doing situps
  • Having a long walk

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
SpouseMariko Suga (a native of Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan)
ChildrenThree adult sons
Parents
FatherWasaburo (Strawberry farmer)
MotherTatsu (school teacher)

Career

Political PartyLiberal Democratic
Political Journey
  • 1975: Secretary to Okonogi Hikosaburō (LDP Diet member)
  • 1986: Yokohama City Council
  • 1996: Diet of Japan
  • 2005: Senior Vice Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications
  • 2006: Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
  • 2012: Chief Cabinet Secretary
  • 2020: Prime Minister of Japan
  • 2021: Returned to Lower House as regular member
Notable Achievements
  • Served as Chief Cabinet Secretary for record seven years and eight months (2012-2020)
  • Implemented 1 million vaccinations per day during COVID-19 pandemic as Prime Minister

Favourites

Food
  • Soup Curry
  • Soba Noodles
  • Pancakes
  • Ricotta Hotcakes
Sports
  • Karate
  • Baseball

Style Quotient

Salary (as a Diet member)21,878,000 yen ($201,800)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Abstains from consuming alcohol (teetotaler).
2. Commenced political journey by serving as a secretary to a House of Representatives member.
3. Contributed towards the establishment of Japan's 'hometown donation' system.
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