
Akira Sakaguchi
Akira Sakaguchi was a prominent Japanese politician and former Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare. He is best known for his advocacy on issues related to Hansen's disease, leading efforts to acknowledge and compensate victims of past discrimination and neglect. Sakaguchi passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 92.
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Former Komeito House of Representatives member Akira Sakaguchi passed away on August 7 at the age of 92.
元経団連会長の奥田碩さん死去、93歳 トヨタで会長・社長を歴任:朝日新聞The Asahi Shimbun·
Japan· 2026-08-12



