辻元清美

Kiyomi Tsujimoto is a prominent Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors and Chair of the Committee on Land and Transport. A co-founder of the NGO Peace Boat, she began her political career in the House of Representatives, where she served seven terms. Throughout her career, she has held significant roles including State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister for disaster volunteer activities. Tsujimoto is a vocal advocate for progressive policies, including gender equality, the introduction of selective separate surnames for married couples, and the abolition of nuclear power. She has been a central figure in the Constitutional Democratic Party, having served as its acting representative and policy chief, consistently championing liberal democratic values and constitutional preservation.