伊藤孝江

Takae Ito is a Japanese politician, lawyer, and tax accountant currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors, representing the Hyogo Prefecture constituency. First elected in 2016, she has focused her legislative work on social welfare, particularly advocating for the support of young carers, disaster recovery efforts, and consumer protection. She has also served as the Chair of the Committee on Judicial Affairs in the House of Councillors and previously held the position of Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Her career is marked by a strong emphasis on addressing issues related to poverty, child welfare, and the economic challenges faced by essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.