Despite the digital age that we live in, Japan's newly-appointed cyber security minister has never used a computer.

Sixty-eight year-old Yoshitaka Sakurada admitted his lack of computer skills at a parliamentary committee meeting on Wednesday reports SBS.

When asked by a member of the opposition whether he was computer literate, Mr Sakurada replied that he has "been independent since I was 25 and have always directed my staff and secretaries to do that kind of thing. I've never used a computer."

He was appointed head of cyber security by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, despite having never held a cabinet position is his 22 years in parliament.

Mr Sakurada also appeared confused when asked whether USB drives are used at nuclear facilities - but has said that he is confident there will be no problems with his newly appointed position.

Newshub.