山田宏

Hiroshi Yamada is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors. A graduate of Kyoto University and the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, he began his political career as a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly before serving three terms as the Mayor of Suginami Ward. Throughout his career, he has held various roles, including Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense and Chair of the House of Councillors Committee on Health, Welfare and Labour. Yamada is known for his conservative political stances, including support for constitutional reform, a strong national defense policy, and the promotion of historical education reform. He has been a prominent advocate for the 'National Dental Health Checkup' initiative and maintains a focus on national security and fiscal policy.