Kokichi Shimoinaba (April 29, 1926 – February 17, 2014) was a Japanese politician and police chief. He served as Minister of Justice from 1997 to 1998.[1][failed verification]

Kokichi Shimoinaba
下稲葉耕吉
Minister of Justice
In office
September 11, 1997 – July 30, 1998
Preceded byMatsuura Isao
Succeeded byShozaburo Nakamura
Personal details
BornApril 29, 1926
DiedFebruary 17, 2014

Shimoinaba joined the former Home Ministry in 1947, just before the ministry was abolished.[1][failed verification] He then served as the Prefectural Police chief of Tokushima, Osaka and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.[1][failed verification]

Shimoinaba was elected to the House of Councillors in 1986.[1][failed verification] Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto appointed him as Minister of Justice in 1997.[1][failed verification]

Kokichi Shimoinaba died from sepsis on February 17, 2014, at the age of 87.[1][failed verification]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Ex-Justice Minister Shimoinaba dies at 87". Kyodo News. Global Post. 2014-02-21. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2014-03-02.