is a Japanese politician currently serving as the governor of Kagoshima Prefecture.

Political career

Shiota served in the industrial ministry for around 30 years before running as governor in the 2020 Kagoshima gubernatorial elections. His campaign focused heavily on revitalizing the local economy, emphasizing on his previous political experience. He ran as an

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without the endorsement of any major party. He gained support using grassroots tactics, visiting local companies and farmers. He beat incumbent governor

Satoshi Mitazono is a Japanese politician and journalist who is the former governor of Kagoshima Prefecture. He defeated the incumbent Yūichirō Itō at an election held on 10 July 2016. Early life and education Mitazono was born in Ibusuki, Kagoshima in 1958. ...

in the elections, assuming office on July 28, 2020.

References

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