Katsuo Yakura
Japanese politician and lawyer
Katsuo Yakura (矢倉 克夫, Yakura Katsuo; born January 11, 1975) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan from 2013 to 2025.
Career
He graduated from the University of Tokyo and from University of California, Los Angeles and has worked in various legal industries. He was elected in 2013 and 2019 representing Saitama Prefecture.
He was defeated in the 2025 House of Councillors election, placing fifth in the four-member district.
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