Makiko Tanaka

Japanese politician (born 1944)
Person human Q465217
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Makiko Tanaka

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], Makiko Tanaka…

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.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  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. 22d 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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