Kimi Onoda

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1. When was Kimi Onoda born?December 7, 1982
2. Where was Kimi Onoda born?Japan
3. What is the youngest minister?She is the youngest minister in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet
4. What is the representing?Okayama prefecture in the House of Councillors
5. Who is Kimi Onoda?Kimi Onoda is a Japanese politician who helps make big decisions for her country. She is part of the Liberal Democratic Party and represents Okayama prefecture.
6. Which places has Kimi Onoda worked before becoming a minister?Before becoming a minister, she was a Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense from 2022 to 2023 and a Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Justice from 2020 to 2021. She also serves in the House of Councillors for Okayama.

House of Councillors: The upper house of the National Diet of Japan, responsible for legislative review and approval.
Minister of State: A minister who holds a specific portfolio and is part of the cabinet, often with special responsibilities.
Economic Security: Policies aimed at protecting a nation's economy from external threats and ensuring its stability and growth.
Intellectual Property Strategy: Plans and policies designed to protect and promote patents, copyrights, and trademarks.