Mr. KUMAGAI Hiroto'S PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FACE

Mr. KUMAGAI Hiroto

  • The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Independent
  • Elected 2019 and 2025, Saitama Prefecture
  • Current Responsibilities in the House of Councillors
    （as of November 9,2026)
    Committee on Judicial Affairs
    Committee on Budget (Director)
    Special Committee on Consumer Affairs
    Special Committee on a Bill Concerning the Consumption Tax and Working Individuals' Burden Relief Support Benefit

Born:
 March 23, 1962, Saitama Prefecture
 
Education:
 Chuo University, Faculty of Commerce
 
Career:
 joined LOTTERIA Co., Ltd. (a chain of fast-food restaurants)
 Policy Secretary to Members of the Diet
 (House of Representatives and Senate)     
 2007 Member, Saitama City Assembly (3 consecutive
    terms)
 2019 first elected to the Senate
 2025 second elected to the Senate
 
(Major post in the Senate)
 2025 Chairman, Committee on Education, Culture and
    Science
 
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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