上野蛍

Hotaru Ueno is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors. She began her political career as a member of the Toyama City Council, serving three terms starting in 2016. After joining Nippon Ishin no Kai, she ran in the 2022 House of Councillors election and was subsequently appointed to the seat in September 2025 following the resignation of a party colleague. Her career has been marked by involvement in local policy initiatives and various controversies, including investigations into campaign finance and office management, though she has denied allegations of illegality and was cleared of criminal charges in 2025.