石井苗子

Mitsuko Ishii is a Japanese politician, actress, and author currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors for the Nippon Ishin no Kai party. Before entering politics, she had a diverse career as a television personality, news anchor, and healthcare counselor, holding a doctorate in health sciences from the University of Tokyo. First elected to the House of Councillors in 2016, she has focused on policy areas including healthcare, medical support, and constitutional reform. She is known for her advocacy of smoking area separation rather than total bans and has been active in various parliamentary committees, including those related to Okinawa and Northern Territories affairs.