Kumiko Hayakawa (早川 久美子, Hayakawa Kumiko, born January 18, 1971) is a former Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan and a former member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).[1][2] She was elected for the first time in 2009.[3] Japanese media revealed that Hayakawa was a former swimsuit model and called her one of "Ozawa's girls" in reference to Ichirō Ozawa, the DPJ leader at the time.[4] In 2010 Hayakawa was part of a parliamentary delegation to President of the Republic of China Ma Ying-jeou.[5] In 2012 Hayakawa appeared as a ring girl at a professional boxing match.[6]
Kumiko Hayakawa | |
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In office August 30, 2009 – November 16, 2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Katsushika, Tokyo | January 18, 1971
Political party | Democratic Party of Japan |
Residence | Katsushika, Tokyo |
A native of Katsushika, Tokyo, she attended California State University, Sacramento.[1]