Mr. KATO Akiyoshi
- Liberal Democratic Party and Group of Independents
- Elected 2022, Ibaraki Prefecture
- Current Responsibilities in the House of Councillors
（as of November 6,2026)
Committee on Economy and Industry
Committee on Rules and Administration (Director)
Special Committee on Political Reform
Born:
February 7, 1968, Ibaraki Prefecture
Education:
1991 Senshu University, School of Commerce
Career:
1991 Expatriate Employee, New Zealand Auckland Holdings
Limited
1992 Official Secretary to a Member of the Senate
2010 Member, Ibaraki Prefectural Assembly (3 terms)
2022 elected to the Senate
(Major posts in the Government)
2024 Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and
Industry
Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Cabinet Office
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)