Kimiko Kurihara Explained

Kimiko Kurihara is a Japanese politician.

Early life and education

Kurihara was born on January 13, 1946, in Kumano, Hiroshima. When she was in her 20s she delivered newspapers and milk while raising three children.^[1]

Career

In 1975 Kurihara was elected to serve in the legislature for Kumano. She was elected to the House of Councilors in 1992, running on a campaign platform opposing the overseas deployment of the Japanese National Self-Defense Forces. She ran as a member of the Japanese Socialist Party.^[2] After her term ended she ran for her old seat, but was not reelected.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 案里容疑者の街頭演説に「まあ失礼」 先輩議員に会った：朝日新聞デジタル. 2021-11-13. 朝日新聞デジタル. ja.
2. Book: Gelb, Joyce. Women Of Japan & Korea: Continuity and Change. 2009-01-30. Temple University Press. 978-1-4399-0096-3. en.
3. Web site: 栗原君子 参議院議員の実績 国会議員白書. 2021-11-13. kokkai.sugawarataku.net.