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打越さく良
JapanHouse of CouncillorsConstitutional Democratic Party of JapanNiigata Prefecture · Niigata Prefecture ConstituencyMember of the House of Councillors

打越さく良

Sakura Uchikoshi

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Sakura Uchikoshi is a Japanese politician and lawyer currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors, representing the Niigata Prefecture constituency. Before entering politics, she practiced law with a focus on domestic violence relief, child abuse prevention, and gender equality issues. First elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2025, she is known for her advocacy regarding selective separate surnames for married couples and the legalization of same-sex marriage. She has also served in the Constitutional Democratic Party's 'Next Cabinet' as the shadow Minister of Justice.

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Born
1968-01-06 · 58 years old
Birth place
Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
Education
University of Tokyo (Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Education)
Career
Lawyer, Auditor for Colabo, Secretary General of the First Separate Surname Lawsuit Defense Team

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