広田一

Hajime Hirota is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors. Born in Tosashimizu, Kochi Prefecture, he began his political career in the Kochi Prefectural Assembly before serving in both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. Throughout his career, he has held various roles, including Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Committee on Land and Transport in the House of Councillors. Hirota has frequently run as an independent candidate, emphasizing his commitment to restoring integrity in politics. His policy positions include support for selective married-surname systems, same-sex marriage, and the introduction of a quota system, while he has expressed opposition to the possession of enemy base strike capabilities and the current consumption tax rate.