白川容子

Yoko Shirakawa is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors, having been elected in July 2025. Before entering national politics, she served four terms as a member of the Kagawa Prefectural Assembly. Her political career is defined by a focus on social welfare, including advocating for free medical care for children and opposing the reduction of public housing. She is a member of the Japanese Communist Party and has campaigned on platforms opposing nuclear power, criticizing the current ruling coalition's social security policies, and supporting disaster preparedness for the Nankai Trough earthquake. She is also known for her active digital outreach, including a YouTube channel and various social media platforms.