Born:
 January 4, 1952, Okinawa Prefecture
 
Education:
 1974 University of the Ryukyus, Faculty of Science and
    Engineering
 
Career:
 1974 joined Ginowan City Hall
 1996 Member, Okinawa Prefectural Assembly (2 terms)
 2003 Mayor, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture (2 terms)
 2016 first elected to the Senate
 2022 second elected to the Senate
 
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)