Mr. Kunihiko Muroi, a member of the House of Councillors belonging to the Japan Restoration Association, passed away on January 3, 2022, due to liver failure. He was 76 years old. His obituary has been reported in many media outlets, and numerous words of mourning have been received from his locality and political circles.

Mr. Muroi was born in Kyoto city and later moved to Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture. He devoted himself to politics for a long time, serving as a local councillor in Amagasaki and a member of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly. As a member of the House of Councillors, he has influenced national politics alongside the Japan Restoration Association through proportional representation.

The sudden news of his death has stirred surprise and sadness among locals. He passed away at his home at 7:11 in the morning. The wake, funeral, and farewell ceremony will be held only for close relatives for the sake of the bereaved family and close friends.

Mr. Muroi’s wife, Mrs. Hideko, will serve as the chief mourner, accepting condolences from many people. The contact point will be his office in Tokyo. Along with the enduring respect from the political world, voices recalling Mr. Kunihiko Muroi’s life and achievements are growing.