山下雄平

Yuhei Yamashita is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors, representing the Saga Prefecture constituency. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, he currently serves as the State Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Before entering politics, Yamashita worked as a journalist for Jiji Press and the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. First elected to the House of Councillors in 2013, he has held various parliamentary leadership roles, including Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. His policy focus includes disaster prevention, regional revitalization, and agricultural development. He is known for his conservative stances, supporting constitutional revision and the strengthening of Japan's defense capabilities.