Hiromu Nonaka (野中 広務, Nonaka Hiromu?, born October 20, 1925) is a Japanese LDP politician and former member of the House of Representatives. He is currently a lecturer at Heian Jogakuin University.
His historical positions include:
In 2001 had been seen as a contender for the post of Prime Minister of Japan.
Throughout his life, he faced discrimination for his Burakumin family background. Nonaka also established and operated Japan's first care facility for individuals with profound physical disabilities during the 1970s.
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