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My Take
Chobin Zukeran is one of those Okinawan politicians who actually means it. Born in 1958 in what was then the small village of Ozato, he came up through the University of the Ryukyus and built a career that keeps circling back to the same core conviction: American bases should not be Okinawa's permanent burden. He won a seat in the House of Representatives in 2009, got expelled from the Democratic Party of Japan in 2012 for bucking the consumption tax hike, and later served as mayor of Nanjo City — a path that reads less like opportunism and more like a guy who just refuses to sit down. By 2026 he was back in the ring, running under the Social Democratic Party banner in Okinawa's 2nd district. I respect the stubbornness. Whether you agree with his politics or not, there's something refreshing about a local figure who stays local in spirit no matter how high he climbs.
Overview
Chobin Zukeran is a Japanese politician born on October 24, 1958, in Ozato Village, Okinawa Prefecture. He graduated from the University of the Ryukyus. He is active on social media including Instagram and X under the handle chobinzukeran.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chobin Zukeran
- Name (Japanese)
- 瑞慶覧長敏
- Reading
- ずけらん ちょうびん
- Born
- October 24, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog (戌)
- Origin
- Ozato Village, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Politician
2. Background
- University
- University of the Ryukyus
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Chobin Zukeran born?
Born October 24, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Chobin Zukeran from?
Chobin Zukeran is from Ozato Village, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
What does Chobin Zukeran do?
Chobin Zukeran works as Politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.