Takashi Uto (born 10 November 1974) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Councillors from 2010 to 2022. He represented the National proportional representation block and was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Takashi Uto
宇都 隆史
Official portrait, 2020
Member of the House of Councillors
In office
26 July 2010  25 July 2022
ConstituencyNational PR
Personal details
Born (1974-11-12) 12 November 1974 (age 51)
Kagoshima, Japan
PartySanseitō
Other political
affiliations
Liberal Democratic (a. 2025)
National Defense Academy
Military service
Allegiance Japan
Branch/service Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Years of service
1998–2007
RankCaptain

He was a member of the following committees as of 2021:

  • Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense
  • Committee on Fundamental National Policies[1]

He left the LDP in December 2025 and joined Sanseitō.[2]

References

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  1. "Mr.UTO Takashi:House of Councillors". www.sangiin.go.jp. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
  2. "参政党、元自民議員の入党相次ぐ". Nikkei (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan. 25 December 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2026.