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福田かおる
JapanHouse of RepresentativesLiberal Democratic PartyTokyo · Tokyo 18th districtMember of the House of Representatives

福田かおる

Kaoru Fukuda

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Kaoru Fukuda is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives and as Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Before entering politics, she worked as a career official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, where she focused on agricultural trade and regional revitalization. Elected to the Diet in 2024 representing Tokyo's 18th district, she has prioritized policies concerning employment, wage growth, educational reform, and national security. Fukuda is known for her grassroots campaigning style and her background in international policy development.

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Born
1985-05-10 · 41 years old
Birth place
Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Education
Shibuya Makuhari Junior and Senior High School, University of Tokyo (Faculty of Law), Columbia University (Master of International Public Policy)
Career
Official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Secretary to Minister of Justice Ken Saito

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