Chōbyō Yara
Chobyo Yara (屋良 朝苗, Yara Chōbyō, December 13, 1902 – February 14, 1997) was a Japanese politician. He served as the Chief Executive of the Government of the Ryukyu Islands (1968–1972) and Governor of Okinawa Prefecture (1972–1976). He graduated from Hiroshima Higher Normal School (now Hiroshima University).
Chōbyō Yara | |
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屋良 朝苗 | |
| 1st Governor of Okinawa Prefecture | |
| In office 15 May 1972 – 14 June 1976 | |
| Preceded by | James Benjamin Lampert (as the High Commissioner of the U.S. Administration of the Ryukyu Islands) himself (as the Chief Executive of the Ryukyu Islands) |
| Succeeded by | Koichi Taira |
| Chief Executive of the Ryukyu Islands | |
| In office 15 November 1968 – 14 May 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Seiho Matsuoka |
| Succeeded by | himself (as the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 13, 1902 Yomitan, Okinawa, Empire of Japan |
| Died | February 14, 1997 (aged 94) Naha, Okinawa, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Hiroshima University |
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