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My Take
Takashi Kii is exactly the kind of guy you picture when someone says "serious politician" — Kyoto University-educated, born and raised in Kitakyushu, a city that runs on industrial grit and straight talk. He's a Cancer, born June 23, 1973, which I know sounds like astrology nonsense, but honestly the archetype fits: loyal to his community, methodical, not the type to chase the spotlight. Kitakyushu shapes people that way — it's a working-class, no-frills town, and the politicians it produces tend to be the kind who actually show up rather than just make noise. Pairing that upbringing with a Kyoto University education is a quietly impressive combo — brains plus roots. I don't get flashy-reformer vibes from him; I get steady, keep-your-head-down, earn-it energy. That's rarer than it sounds in politics, and honestly more useful.
Overview
Takashi Kii is a Japanese politician born on June 23, 1973, in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. He graduated from Kyoto University. His official website is kiitaka.net, and he is active on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Takashi Kii
- Name (Japanese)
- 城井崇
- Reading
- きい たかし
- Born
- June 23, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Politician
2. Background
- University
- Kyoto University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.kiitaka.net/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/takashikii/
- Xhttps://x.com/kiitakashi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%9F%8E%E4%BA%95%E5%B4%87
Frequently asked questions
When was Takashi Kii born?
Born June 23, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Takashi Kii from?
Takashi Kii is from Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Takashi Kii do?
Takashi Kii 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.