Mr. SAKAI Yasuyuki'S PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FACE

Mr. SAKAI Yasuyuki

  • Liberal Democratic Party and Group of Independents
  • Elected 2013, 2019 and 2025, Aichi Prefecture
  • Current Responsibilities in the House of Councillors
    （as of November 5,2026)
    Committee on Land and Transport (Director)
    Committee on Budget
    Special Committee on Disasters Management and Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake

Born:
 February 14, 1952, Aichi Prefecture
 
Education:
 1975 Nihon University, College of Art, Broadcasting Course
 
Career:
 Office Worker
 1995 Member, Kariya City Assembly
 2003 Member, Aichi Prefectural Assembly (3 consecutive
    terms)
 2013 first elected to the Senate
 2019 second elected to the Senate
 2025 third elected to the Senate
 
(Major posts in the Senate)
 2022 Chairman, Committee on Cabinet
    Chairman, Committee on Financial Affairs
 
(Major posts in the Government)
 2015 Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Cabinet Office
 2023 State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
    State Minister of Cabinet Office
 2025 State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
    Tourism
    State Minister of Cabinet Office
    State Minister for Reconstruction
 
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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