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My Take
Tetsunari Iida is the kind of guy who could have stayed comfortably in the nuclear industry after studying nuclear engineering at Kyoto University — but after a stint at Kobe Steel and the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, that wasn't enough for him. Born in Shunan, Yamaguchi in 1959, he built a serious career as an environmental scholar and energy expert, and then decided the real work had to happen in the political arena itself. He's not flashy and he's not a brand, which honestly fits: this is a man who seems far more interested in getting the argument right than in getting the camera right.
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Overview
Tetsunari Iida is a Japanese academic and political figure born on January 8, 1959, in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture. After studying nuclear engineering at Kyoto University, he left Kobe Steel, founded the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies in 2000 and served as acting leader of the Tomorrow Party of Japan. Known for bridging academic research and political engagement, he has actively participated in public discourse on energy and environmental reform in Japan.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tetsunari Iida
- Name (Japanese)
- 飯田哲也
- Reading
- いいだ てつなり
- Born
- January 8, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- University Professor / Politician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
2. Background
- University
- Kyoto University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
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 Tetsunari Iida born?
Tetsunari Iida was born on January 8, 1959 and is 67 years old.
Where is Tetsunari Iida from?
Tetsunari Iida is from Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
What does Tetsunari Iida do?
Tetsunari Iida works as University Professor, Politician.
Where did Tetsunari Iida study?
Tetsunari Iida attended Kyoto University.
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