佐々木理江

Rie Sasaki is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors, representing the Osaka Prefecture constituency. Before entering national politics, she served three terms as a member of the Osaka City Council and held leadership roles within the Osaka Ishin no Kai and Nippon Ishin no Kai parties. Sasaki began her career as a gravure idol and television personality, later transitioning into politics through the Ishin Seiji Juku. She is known for her background in civil engineering and architecture, as well as her interest in financial trading and public policy.