The is the
prefectural
A prefecture (from the Latin ''Praefectura'') is an administrative jurisdiction traditionally governed by an appointed prefect. This can be a regional or local government subdivision in various countries, or a subdivision in certain international ...
parliament of
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The lar ...
.
History
In April 2019,
Ayako Fuchigami was elected to this assembly, becoming the first openly
transgender
A transgender (often abbreviated as trans) person is someone whose gender identity or gender expression does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth. Many transgender people experience dysphoria, which they seek to alleviate through ...
person elected to a Japanese prefectural assembly.
Members
:''As of 3 September 2019''
A list of past members is available at the assembly's website.
References
External links
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北海道議会(Japanese)
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Prefectural assemblies of Japan
Politics of Hokkaido