Ms. IKUINA Akiko'S PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FACE

Ms. IKUINA Akiko

(Real Name: SAYAMA Akiko)

  • Liberal Democratic Party and Group of Independents
  • Elected 2022, Tokyo Metropolis
  • Current Responsibilities in the House of Councillors
    （as of November 9,2026)
    Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense
    Special Committee on Official Development Assistance, International Cooperation, Humanitarian Assistance and Related Matters

Born:
 April 28, 1968, Tokyo
 
Education:
 Keisen Junior College, Department of English
 
Career:
 2016 Expert Member for "Council for the Realization of
    Work Style Reform" and "Follow-up Meeting for
    the Work Style Reform" (Cabinet Office)
 2017 Advisory Board Member for "Company Action to
    Promote Cancer Control" (Ministry of Health,
    Labour and Welfare)
 2019 Member for "Review Meeting on the Way to Support
    Private Shelters etc. for Victims of Domestic Violence
    etc." (Cabinet Office)
 2022 elected to the Senate
 
(Major posts in the Government)
 2024 Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs
 2026 Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs
 
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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