
Born:
June 11, 1961, Fukuoka Prefecture
Education:
1984 Nihon University, College of Law
Career:
1991 Member, Nogata City Council (3 terms)
2007 first elected to the Senate
2013 second elected to the Senate
2023 third elected to the Senate
(Major post in the Senate)
2014 Chairman, Committee on Cabinet
Note: The Sangiin, which had been known as the House of Councillors, is called the Senate in English as of August 2026.
(as of October 26,2026)