He was appointed Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on 26 September 2006 as a part of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe's first cabinet. In this position, he promoted the controversial revision of the Fundamental Law of Education.
He was appointed to the position of Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on September 26, 2006, as part of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe's first cabinet. His role involved advocating for the controversial revision of the Fundamental Law of Education.