Hirotaka Ishikawa

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Hirotaka Ishikawa (born September 12, 1973, in Osaka Prefecture) is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan since 2010. He represents the Osaka at-large district and is a member of the Komeito party. [1]

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References

  1. "Mr.ISHIKAWA Hirotaka:House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2021-08-18.