Prof. Takenaka named minister of economic, fiscal policy

Prof. Takenaka named minister of economic, fiscal policy

TOKYO, Japan - Heizo Takenaka, professor of Keio University, alma mater of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, walks into the premier's official residence April 26 after being named minister in charge of economic and fiscal policy. He is known as a staunch advocate of structural reform.

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