Yoko Wanibuchi

Yoko Wanibuchi is a Japanese politician who serves in the House of Representatives as a member of the Komeito Party. She was previously in the House of Councillors.

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.
Since October 2024, she has been the Deputy Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.