Yoji Muto (武藤 容治, Mutō Yōji, born 18 October 1955) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).[1] A native of Gifu, Gifu and graduate of Keio University, he was elected to the House for the first time in 2005. His father is former foreign minister Kabun Muto, and his grandfather is former member of the House of Representatives Kaichi Muto. He served as state minister of economy, trade and industry.

Yoji Muto
武藤 容治
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
Assumed office
1 October 2024
Prime MinisterShigeru Ishiba
Preceded byKen Saitō
Personal details
Born
武藤 容治 (Mutō Yōji)

(1955-10-18) 18 October 1955 (age 69)
Japan
Political partyLiberal Democratic Party
ParentKabun Mutō (father)
Alma materKeio University

References

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  1. ^ "LDP Members". Lib Dems. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2024–present
Incumbent