is a Japanese writer, journalist and politician from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. He served two terms as a member of the House of Councillors after being elected in 2010 and in 2016 and serving as Chair of the Special Committee on Political Ethics and Election System, but lost his seat in 2022. Before he was elected, he was a regular commentator of

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's ''The Wide''. He is one of the most prominent anti-racism activists in Japan. He is also known for his investigations into religious groups such as Unification Church and Aum Shinri-kyo.

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1952 births Living people People from Kyoto Japanese writers Japanese political journalists Members of the House of Councillors (Japan) Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan politicians Democratic Party of Japan politicians Anti-racism activists Ritsumeikan University alumni {{Japan-politician-1950s-stub