谷川とむ

Tom Tanigawa is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Representatives, currently serving his fourth term. Born in Amagasaki, he is a Buddhist monk at Mantoku-ji temple and a former actor. He previously served as Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications and as the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Osaka prefectural chapter. Tanigawa is known for his conservative policy positions, including support for constitutional reform and the maintenance of nuclear power. His career has been marked by both electoral success in the Osaka 19th district and controversy, including his involvement in the Liberal Democratic Party's political funding scandal and public criticism regarding his remarks on LGBT issues and divorce legislation.