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Eriko Imai is a Japanese politician, singer, and actress, currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors for the Liberal Democratic Party. She first gained national prominence as a member of the popular music group SPEED. After transitioning into politics, she was first elected to the House of Councillors in 2016 and has since served in roles including Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Cabinet Office and Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Reconstruction. Her political platform focuses on issues such as disability welfare, education, and disaster prevention, often drawing from her personal experience as a mother of a child with hearing impairments. She has expressed support for constitutional reform, including the formal recognition of the Self-Defense Forces, and has advocated for policies regarding gender equality and social welfare.