is a Japanese politician who was the 43rd
governor
A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
of
Kagawa Prefecture in
Japan, serving three terms from 1998 until 2010. In 2009 he announced he would not contest the 2010 election and was succeeded by
Keizō Hamada.
References
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University of Tokyo alumni
Politicians from Kagawa Prefecture
1940 births
Living people
Governors of Kagawa Prefecture
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