[1] Once completing her studies at New York University, Ms. Yasui joined McKinsey & Company in Tokyo, serving as a business analyst.
She then joined Misumi Group Inc. and led a team that launched a new food service business entity､that became a model for others.
She started a master's degree program at Hitotsubashi University's School of International and Public Policy, interrupting her studies to run for office.
Revising the role of "Japan Agricultural Cooperatives"for the purpose of sustainability and productivity alongside deepening consumer understanding is a focal point of her platform.
In the wake of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disastert, Yasui reiterated the need for a safe and sustainable energy infrastructure in Japan.