Ms. MIHARA Junko'S PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FACE

Ms. MIHARA Junko

(Real Name: NAKANE Junko)

  • Liberal Democratic Party and Group of Independents
  • Elected 2010, 2016 and 2022, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Current Responsibilities in the House of Councillors
    （as of November 9,2026)
    Committee on Cabinet
    Committee on Fundamental National Policies (Director)
    Special Committee on Children, Childrearing and Youth Empowerment (Director)

Born:
 September 13, 1964, Tokyo
 
Education:
 Nakano Senior High School attached to Meiji University
 (left in mid-course)
 
Career:
 Singer and Actress
 Car Racer
 2010 founded a care facility
    first elected to the Senate
 2016 second elected to the Senate
 2022 third elected to the Senate
 
(Major posts in the Senate)
 2016 Chairperson, Committee on Health, Welfare and
    Labour
 2017 Chairperson, Special Committee on Consumer Affairs
 2022 Chairperson, Special Committee on Official
    Development Assistance and Related Matters
    as well as Okinawa and Northern Problems
 2023 Chairperson, Committee on Environment
 
(Major posts in the Government)
 2020 State Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
 2021 Advisor to the Minister of State for Special Missions
 2024 Minister of State for Policies Related to
    Children, Measures for Declining Birthrate,
    Youth Empowerment, and Gender Equality
    Minister of State for Promoting Cohesive and
    Mutual Assistance Society
 
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)

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