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Yuko Mori is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the House of Councillors. Throughout her career, she has been a prominent figure within the opposition, having held leadership roles in various parties including the Liberal Party, the People's Life First party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party. She previously served as State Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under the Noda Cabinet. Known for her strong ties to Ichiro Ozawa, Mori has been a vocal critic of the Japanese prosecution system and has maintained a consistent stance against constitutional revision, particularly regarding Article 9. She has also advocated for gender equality policies, such as the introduction of selective separate surnames for married couples.