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Eriko Yamatani

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Eriko Yamatani is a Japanese politician and former television personality currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors. Throughout her career, she has held several high-level government positions, including Minister of State for Disaster Management and Chairperson of the National Public Safety Commission. Known for her conservative political stances, Yamatani has been a vocal advocate for traditional family values, constitutional reform, and a firm approach to national security and the North Korean abduction issue. She previously served in the House of Representatives and as a Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, focusing on education reform.

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Born
1950-09-19 · 75 years old
Birth place
Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
Education
Sacred Heart Women's University
Career
News caster, television reporter, magazine editor, writer

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