About Yoko Wanibuchi
Born 1972. Yoko Wanibuchi is a Japanese politician and official.
is a Japanese politician who served in the House of Representatives from 2017 to 2026 as a member of the Komeito Party. She was previously served in the House of Councillors from 2004 to 2010.
Early life Wanibuchi is a native of Fukuoka and graduated from Soka Women's College,
Political career Wanibuchi was elected for the first time in 2004. She has served as a member of the House of Councillors for 1 term and was a State Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under the cabinets of Yoshihide Suga, as well as in the first and second cabinets of Fumio Kishida.
In October 2024, she was appointed as Deputy Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.
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Japanese politician
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Yoko Wanibuchi was born on 10 April 1972 in Fukuoka.
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Yoko Wanibuchi is a politician and official.
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