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My Take
Taku Yamamoto interests me as a study in regional political endurance. Coming from Sabae in Fukui, a town famous for its eyewear craftsmanship, he carried that grounded, industrial sensibility into the House of Representatives. What catches my attention is the gap in his service, elected in the early 1990s, out, then back again in the 2000s. That arc of falling and climbing back tells me something about persistence and the will of voters who give a second chance. With a businessman's background too, I imagine he governed with a real ear for the local shop floor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Taku Yamamoto
- Name (Japanese)
- 山本拓
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- July 7, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Taku Yamamoto born?
Born July 7, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Taku Yamamoto from?
Taku Yamamoto is from Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
What does Taku Yamamoto do?
Taku Yamamoto works as politician, businessperson.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.