SATO Hidemichi

Member of the House of Representatives (HR) for Hokkaido Bloc (proportional representation), elected five times

• In-House Group: Komeito
• Born: 26 September 1960, Natori, Miyagi
• Education:
• Master's degree, Graduate School of Economics, Soka University

• Career:
• Reporter, Komei Shimbun (official newspaper of Komeito)
• Member, Hokkaido Legislative Assembly (five terms)
• State Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
• State Minister of Cabinet Office (in charge of Promoting Vaccinations)
• Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
• Director, HR Standing Committee on Rules and Administration
• Director, HR Standing Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
• Director, HR Standing Committee on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
• Director, HR Special Committee on Okinawa and Northern Problems
• Director, HR Special Committee on Disasters
• Member, HR Standing Committee on Fundamental National Policies
• Chair, Komeito Diet Policy Committee
• Standing Director, Komeito
• Chair, Komeito Hokkaido Regional Headquarters