abstract:is a Japanese politician, who has been serving as chairman of National Public Safety Commission in Shinzō Abe's cabinet since August 2007. He is a member of Liberal Democratic Party and member of the House of Councillors in the Diet of Japan (parliament).
DisasterMinisterShinya Izumitoldreporters that the earthquakecaused a blackoutin wide areasin the region, leaving about 6,700 homes without electricity.