山川百合子

Yuriko Yamakawa is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Soka City in Saitama Prefecture. Before her election as mayor in 2022, she served as a member of the House of Representatives and as a member of the Saitama Prefectural Assembly for four terms. Her career began in the non-profit sector, where she engaged in international humanitarian aid in Indonesia and East Timor. A graduate of Keisen University, she has focused her political career on issues such as gender equality, the promotion of reproductive medical support, and local economic revitalization. She is known for her advocacy of progressive social policies and her commitment to increasing voter turnout through grassroots engagement.