Harō Aso is a Japanese politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance from 2008 to 2009. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and has held various positions in the Japanese government throughout his career. Aso is known for his background in economics and his efforts to address Japan's financial challenges. Born on September 20, 1940, in Fukuoka, Japan, Aso comes from a prominent political family. He graduated from Gakushuin University and later studied at Georgetown University. Aso has also served as the Prime Minister of Japan for a brief period in 2008, focusing on economic policies and reforms.