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My Take
Honestly, the name alone stopped me cold — Kusuo, written as "Man of Kyushu." Whoever his parents were, they were not messing around. Born in 1961 in Nogata, right in the heart of Fukuoka's old Chikuho coal country, he's got that specific kind of regional rootedness you just don't manufacture. I've always thought the politicians who actually move things aren't the ones trend-chasing on primetime — they're the ones whose names you only half-recognize until suddenly you realize they've been quietly holding the district together for decades. That's the vibe I get here. The name said everything before the résumé could.
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Overview
Kusuo Oshima is a Japanese politician born on June 11, 1961, in Nogata, Fukuoka Prefecture. He attended Nihon University Second High School. A former Nogata city assemblyman, he sits in the House of Councillors and has belonged to Reiwa Shinsengumi since 2020.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kusuo Oshima
- Name (Japanese)
- 大島九州男
- Reading
- おおしま くすお
- Born
- June 11, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- Nogata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Politician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- Nihon University Second High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kusuo Oshima born?
Kusuo Oshima was born on June 11, 1961 and is 65 years old.
Where is Kusuo Oshima from?
Kusuo Oshima is from Nogata, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kusuo Oshima do?
Kusuo Oshima works as Politician.
Which high school did Kusuo Oshima attend?
Kusuo Oshima attended Nihon University Second High School.
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