
福田かおる
Kaoru Fukuda
Profile
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.
Details
- 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



