Kimiko Kurihara

Kimiko Kurihara is a Japanese politician.

Early life and education
Kurihara was born on January 13, 1946, in Kumano, Hiroshima. When she was in her 20s she delivered newspapers and milk while raising three children.

Career
In 1975 Kurihara was elected to serve in the legislature for Kumano. She was elected to the House of Councilors in 1992, running on a campaign platform opposing the overseas deployment of the Japanese National Self-Defense Forces. She ran as a member of the Japanese Socialist Party. After her term ended she ran for her old seat, but was not reelected.