JapanHouse of CouncillorsDemocratic Party for the PeopleNational · Proportional RepresentationMember of the House of Councillors
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Adachi Yasushi
Profile
Yasushi Adachi is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors, representing the Democratic Party for the People. Before entering national politics, he had a 21-year career as a bureaucrat in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. He previously served four terms in the House of Representatives, where he was affiliated with the Japan Innovation Party and held key roles such as Policy Research Council Chairman. Adachi is known for his focus on administrative reform, energy policy, and constitutional revision. After leaving the Japan Innovation Party in 2024, he successfully transitioned to the House of Councillors in 2025.
Details
- Born
- 1965-10-14 · 60 years old
- Birth place
- Izumiotsu, Osaka, Japan
- Education
- Kyoto University (Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Engineering); Columbia University (Master of Public Policy)
- Career
- Official at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Director of the JETRO Brussels Center
