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Tarō Asō was born in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan on September 20, 1940. Tarō Asō is a politician, diplomat and entrepreneur. The age as of 2026 is 85. Schooling on record includes Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School and Gakushuin University. Listed accolades include Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru, Order of the Sun of Peru, Order of Friendship and 1 more.
My Take
Tarō Asō is, to me, one of the most unmistakable figures in modern Japanese politics. Born in Iizuka in 1940, he served as Prime Minister, then spent nearly a decade as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, a stamina few politicians can match. His blunt, sometimes polarizing manner guarantees strong reactions, yet I find his sheer presence and longevity hard to dismiss. The Gakushuin background, the diplomatic and business stints, even the well-known love of manga all add texture to a man who refuses to be forgettable. Whatever one thinks of his politics, he is impossible to ignore, and I find that compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tarō Asō
- Name (Japanese)
- 麻生太郎
- Reading
- あそう たろう
- Born
- September 20, 1940 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- politician / diplomat / entrepreneur / economist / head of government
2. Background
- High school
- Gakushuin Boys' Junior and Senior High School
- University
- Gakushuin University
Awards & achievements
- Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru
- Order of the Sun of Peru
- Order of Friendship
- Order of the Southern Cross
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.aso-taro.jp/
- Xhttps://x.com/taro_aso_
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar%C5%8D%20As%C5%8D
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%BA%BB%E7%94%9F%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132596
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tarō Asō born?
Born September 20, 1940 (age 85).
Where is Tarō Asō from?
Tarō Asō is from Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Tarō Asō do?
Tarō Asō works as politician, diplomat, entrepreneur, economist, head of government.
How tall is Tarō Asō?
Tarō Asō is 173 cm.
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