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Shigenori Hōjō (北条 重則 Hōjō Shigenori) is a former Prime Minister of Japan and the predecessor of Motoi Shinzō.

Appearance[]

Shigenori is always seen dressed in formal suit.

Personality[]

Not much is known about Shigenori's personality, but he speaks in a firm tone during his speech.

Plot[]

After the incident at Ginza, Shigenori announced the discovery of the gate that connects Japan to the Special Region, and claimed that the Special Region is still a part of Japan, not long after sending the JSDF to the gate his position as Minister was replaced by Motoi Shinzō.

Etymology[]

  • The name Shigenori means "multilayered" (重) (shige) and "rule, follow, based on, model after" (則) (nori).
  • Shigenori's surname Hōjō means "north" (北) () and "article" (条) ().

Trivia[]

  • Shigenori bears a resemblance to former and controversial Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
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