大谷 弥生

Yayoi Otani is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the Tochigi Prefectural Assembly. Before entering prefectural politics, she served two terms as a member of the Ashikaga City Council from 2015 to 2023. Her career background includes service as a Maritime Self-Defense Force officer, as well as experience in retail and utility meter reading. She is a certified disaster prevention specialist and has been deeply involved in local PTA activities and community support initiatives. Her policy focus includes disaster prevention, child-rearing support, regional community revitalization, and the promotion of gender equality in the workplace.