Junya Yano
Junya Yano | |
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Junya Yano (1967-) | |
| Chairman of Komeito | |
| In office 5 December 1986 – 21 May 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Yoshikatsu Takeiri |
| Succeeded by | Kōshirō Ishida |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 30 January 1967 – 18 June 1993 | |
| Constituency | Osaka 4th district (1947–93) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1932 Yao, Osaka, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Komeito (until 1993) |
| Alma mater | Kyoto University |
Jun'ya Yano (矢野 絢也, Yano Junya; born 27 April 1932) is a retired Japanese politician and political commentator who served as the fourth leader of Komeito between 1986 and 1989. Over a decade after leaving politics, Yano has become a notable critic of the party and its religious partner Soka Gakkai.