About Ritsuko Nagao
Lived 1933 – 2026 (aged 92). Ritsuko Nagao was a Japanese politician.
Ritsuko Nagao (; 1 May 1933 – 10 January 2026) was a Japanese politician who was the first woman to serve as the Minister of Justice.
In 1996, Nagao was appointed to the Cabinet of Japan as the Minister of Justice by Ryutaro Hashimoto, where she was the only woman and only appointee who was not a member of Parliament already. Before her appointment as the Minister of Justice, she worked as a bureaucrat in the Health and Welfare Ministry.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Ritsuko Nagao's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ritsuko Nagao's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ritsuko Nagao?
Japanese politician
When was Ritsuko Nagao born?
Ritsuko Nagao was born on 1 May 1933.
When did Ritsuko Nagao die?
Ritsuko Nagao died on 10 January 2026.
What was Ritsuko Nagao's occupation?
Ritsuko Nagao was a politician.
What nationality was Ritsuko Nagao?
Ritsuko Nagao was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ritsuko Nagao. https://biography.guide/ritsuko-nagao/
MLA: "Ritsuko Nagao." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ritsuko-nagao/.
Chicago: "Ritsuko Nagao." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ritsuko-nagao/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC