Makiko Tanaka

Japanese politician (born 1944)
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Summary

Makiko Tanaka is a human[1]. Born in Bunkyō-ku[2], she… she was born on January 14, 1944[3]. She worked as a diplomat[4] and politician[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (471 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Makiko Tanaka was born in Bunkyō-ku[2].
  • Makiko Tanaka was born on January 14, 1944[3].
  • Makiko Tanaka's father was Kakuei Tanaka[7].
  • Makiko Tanaka's mother was Hana Tanaka[8].
  • Makiko Tanaka was married to Naoki Tanaka[9].
  • A child of Makiko Tanaka was Yūichirō Tanaka[10].
  • Makiko Tanaka held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Japanese was Makiko Tanaka's native language[12].
  • Makiko Tanaka worked as a diplomat[4].
  • Makiko Tanaka worked as a politician[5].
  • Makiko Tanaka's education included a stint at Waseda University[13].
  • Makiko Tanaka was educated at Germantown Friends School[14].
  • Makiko Tanaka received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[15].
  • Makiko Tanaka is recorded as female[16].
  • Makiko Tanaka's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Makiko Tanaka was affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party[18].
  • Makiko Tanaka was affiliated with the Democratic Party of Japan[19].
  • Makiko Tanaka's Commons category is recorded as Makiko Tanaka[20].
  • Makiko Tanaka's family name is recorded as Tanaka[21].
  • Makiko Tanaka's given name is recorded as Makiko[22].
  • Makiko Tanaka's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Makiko Tanaka's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '田中 眞紀子'}[24].
  • Makiko Tanaka's name in kana is recorded as たなか まきこ[25].
  • Makiko Tanaka's writing language is recorded as Japanese[26].

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Origins and Family

Makiko Tanaka was born in Bunkyō-ku[2]. She was born on January 14, 1944[3]. Her father was Kakuei Tanaka[7]. Her mother was Hana Tanaka[8]. Japanese was her native language[12].

Education

Educated at Waseda University[13], a private university[27], in Japan[28], founded in 1882[29], headquartered in Shinjuku[30] and Germantown Friends School[14], a school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1845[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Recognition

Makiko Tanaka received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[15].

Personal Life

Makiko Tanaka was married to Naoki Tanaka[9]. A child of her was Yūichirō Tanaka[10]. Political affiliations include Liberal Democratic Party[18], a political party[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1955[36], headquartered in Nagatachō[37] and Democratic Party of Japan[19], a defunct political party[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1998[40], headquartered in Nagatachō[41].

Why It Matters

Makiko Tanaka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (471 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Makiko Tanaka born?

Born in Bunkyō-ku[2].

Who were Makiko Tanaka's parents?

Makiko Tanaka's father was Kakuei Tanaka[7]. Makiko Tanaka's mother was Hana Tanaka[8].

Who was Makiko Tanaka married to?

Makiko Tanaka's spouses include Naoki Tanaka[9].

What did Makiko Tanaka do for work?

Makiko Tanaka worked as diplomat[4] and politician[5].

Where did Makiko Tanaka go to school?

Makiko Tanaka was educated at Waseda University[13] and Germantown Friends School[14].

What awards did Makiko Tanaka receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → diplomat, politician
    Mother → Hana Tanaka
    Country of citizenship → Japan
    Position held → Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, member of the House of Representatives of Japan, Minister for Foreign Affairs +3
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