Sohei Kamiya
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The native form of this personal name is Kamiya Sohei. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Sohei Kamiya (神谷 宗幣, Kamiya Sōhei, born 12 October 1977) is a Japanese politician who is the founder and Secretary General of right-wing populist political party Sanseitō. Kamiya is serving as a member of the House of Councillors since 2022 through the Proportional Representation Block.
Quick Facts Secretary General of Do It Yourself !!, Preceded by ...
Sohei Kamiya | |
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神谷 宗幣 | |
Secretary General of Do It Yourself !! | |
Assumed office 17 March 2020 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Member of the House of Councillors | |
Assumed office 26 July 2022 | |
Constituency | Proportional Representation Block |
Member of the Suita City Council | |
In office 27 May 2007 – 26 December 2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1977-10-12) 12 October 1977 (age 46) Takahama, Fukui, Japan |
Political party | Do It Yourself !! |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2015–2020) Liberal Democratic (2012–2015) Suita Shinsengai (2007–2012) |
Alma mater | Kansai University (BLitt), (J.D.) |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | https://www.kamiyasohei.jp/ |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Ground Self-Defense Force |
Years of service | 2012–2022 |
Rank | Sergeant (Japanese: Santō rikusō) |
Unit | Reserves |
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A conspiracy theorist who promotes COVID-19 misinformation and anti-vaccine propaganda,[1] Kamiya gained international media attention while campaigning for the 2022 House of Councillors election due to his antisemitic rhetoric during public appearances and campaign rallies.[2] His party has been described as a cult by experts and his political opponents.[3]