Mitsuko Tomon

Mitsuko Tomon is a Japanese politician of the Social Democratic Party who served as the vice governor of Okinawa from 1994 to 1998.

Political career

Tomon was the first woman from Okinawa to be elected to the National Diet, a position she was elected to in June 2000. She was also the mayor of Okinawa.

Positions

Tomon is a supporter of the women's movement and is opposed to US military bases in Okinawa. Her stated reasons for this opposition is due to the bases' disturbing the residents of Okinawa and because of crimes committed by some of those stationed there.