Hiroshi Mitsuzuka
was a veteran Japanese politician. He was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. He represented his party at the House of Representatives from 1972 to 2003. In addition, he served as transport minister, international trade minister, finance minister and foreign affairs minister. Early life and education Mitsuzuka was born in the town of Misato, Miyagi prefecture, on 1 August 1927. He first received a degree in veterinary medicine. Then he obtained a law degree from Waseda University. Career LDP career Mitsuzuka was a leading member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), being a member of the Seirankai. He was also Kokkai secretary. He served ten terms at the House of Representatives. He was first elected to the House in December 1972 from Miyagi Prefecture's No. 3 constituency. He held significant posts in the LDP, including policy research council chairman and secretary general. Mitsuzuka was a member of the Abe faction, headed by Shintaro Abe. The first head of this faction that occupies the right wing of the LDP was Nobusuke Kishi, who was succeeded by Takeo Fukuda. Abe was the third head of the faction. Mitsuzuka was one of the "big four" in the faction consisted of