岡部 光子

Mitsuko Okabe is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the Tochigi Prefectural Assembly, representing Sano City. First elected in 2019, she is currently in her second term. Before entering politics, she worked for Isetan and later operated an English language school for twenty years. She holds a degree from the University of Southern California and has been active in various local committees, including roles in agricultural, environmental, and regional development policy. Her political career is focused on community revitalization and social welfare.