高橋光男

Mitsuo Takahashi is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors, representing the Hyogo Prefecture constituency. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished career as a diplomat with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serving in Zimbabwe, Angola, Brazil, and at the Japanese embassy in Portugal. Elected to the House of Councillors in 2019 and re-elected in 2025, he previously served as Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Takahashi is known for his focus on field-based policy, including agricultural support and disaster prevention, and has been recognized for his contributions to national rice supply management policies.