おけや まさと

Masato Okeya is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly representing Ota Ward. Born in 1995, he experienced a challenging childhood, including time in a foster care facility, which shaped his commitment to social welfare and support for vulnerable populations. He holds degrees from the Tokyo Institute of Technology and the University of Tokyo Graduate School, and is a graduate of the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management. Okeya advocates for policies focused on education, childcare support, housing assistance, and the revitalization of local small and medium-sized enterprises. He emphasizes a 'living-focused' approach to Tokyo's governance, prioritizing the well-being of residents over large-scale public works projects.