Born:
June 3, 1958, Fukuoka Prefecture
Education:
Nihon University, College of Law
Career:
Secretary to a Member of the House of Representatives
1993 Mayor, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture (4 terms)
2009 Member, House of Representatives
2013 first elected to the House of Councillors
(Major posts in the House of Councillors)
2017 Chairman, Committee on Land and Transport
2020 Chairman, Committee on Oversight of Administration
(as of May 11,2023)