is a Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the New Komeito Party. A native of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka and graduate of Soka University she was elected for the first time in 2003. References External links Official website in Japanese. 1952 births Living people People from Kitakyushu Female members of the House of Representatives (Japan) Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) New Komeito politicians 21st-century Japanese women politicians 21st-century Japanese politicians