木村義雄

Yoshio Kimura is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors. A veteran lawmaker, he previously served seven terms in the House of Representatives and one term in the Kagawa Prefectural Assembly. Throughout his career, he has held significant government roles, including State Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. Politically, Kimura is known for his conservative stances, supporting constitutional revision, the establishment of a national defense force, and the continued use of nuclear power. He has also been a vocal opponent of stricter anti-smoking legislation, advocating for a focus on separate smoking areas rather than total bans.