Yumiko Himei (姫井 由美子, Himei Yumiko, born February 14, 1959)[1] is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Okayama, she graduated from Okayama University with a master's degree. She was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2007 after serving in the assembly of Okayama Prefecture for two terms since 1999.
Yumiko Himei | |
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姫井由美子 | |
 Campaigning in front of Kashiwa Station | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1959 Okayama |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Political party | Liberal Party (Japan, 2016) |
She was due to join a new political party, "Kaikaku Club", in 2008, but on August 28, 2008, she withdrew her membership in the new party and reaffirmed her loyalty to the Democratic Party of Japan.[2]
TV appearances
editReferences
edit- ^ Official profile Archived April 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 10 May 2010. (in Japanese)
- ^ Nagata, Kazuaki (30 August 2008). "Four one short of forming party". Japan: The Japan Times. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ a b c List of media appearances on official site Archived April 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 10 May 2010. (in Japanese)
- ^ 2008年3月31日 ｢大混乱!春の陣!ｽﾄｯﾌﾟ血税ﾑﾀﾞ遣い 国民の怒り!!3時間SP｣ Retrieved 10 May 2010. (in Japanese)
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
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