
Born:
October 14, 1965, Osaka Prefecture
Education:
Kyoto University
Kyoto University, Graduate School
Columbia University, USA, School of International and
Public Affairs, Master's degree
Career:
1990 joined Ministry of International Trade and Industry
(now Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
2012 Member, House of Representatives (4 terms)
2025 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)