島村薫

Kaoru Shimamura is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Chugoku proportional representation block. Born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, she previously worked in the nursing and elderly care sector as a certified care worker and care manager, later transitioning into business as a company president operating wellness salons. After an unsuccessful bid for the Shimonoseki City Council in 2023, she was elected to the national Diet in 2026 as a candidate for Sanseito. In her political career, she has expressed a commitment to leveraging her extensive professional background in the nursing and care industry to influence national policy.