菅原一秀

Isshu Sugawara is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives. Throughout his career, he has held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and served as a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly and the Nerima Ward Council. Sugawara's political career has been marked by significant controversy, including a 2021 resignation following a scandal involving illegal donations to constituents, which resulted in a conviction and a temporary suspension of his civil rights. After his civil rights were restored, he successfully returned to national politics in the 2026 general election. He is known for his conservative policy stances, including support for constitutional amendment and the strengthening of Japan's defense capabilities.