小野田紀美

Kimi Onoda is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors and as a Minister of State for Special Missions in the Takaichi Cabinet, with portfolios including Economic Security, Cool Japan Strategy, and Intellectual Property Strategy. Born in Chicago to an American father and Japanese mother, she spent her early life in Okayama Prefecture. Before entering national politics, she served two terms as a member of the Tokyo Kita Ward Assembly. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, Onoda is known for her conservative policy stances, including support for constitutional reform, strengthening national defense, and addressing issues related to foreign residents and child support. She has also been active in promoting content industries and has taken a firm stance on copyright protection regarding generative AI.