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Japanese politician serving as governor of Kagoshima province From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kōichi Shiota (塩田 康一, Shiota Kōichi, born October 15, 1965) is a Japanese politician currently serving as the governor of Kagoshima Prefecture.[1]
Kōichi Shiota | |
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塩田 康一 | |
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Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture | |
Assumed office July 28, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Satoshi Mitazono |
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Born | Kagoshima, Japan | October 15, 1965
Nationality | ![]() |
Political party | Independent |
Website | 塩田康一 |
Shiota served in the industrial ministry for around 30 years before running as governor in the 2020 Kagoshima gubernatorial elections.[1] His campaign focused heavily on revitalizing the local economy, emphasizing on his previous political experience.[1][2]
He ran as an independent without the endorsement of any major party. He gained support using grassroots tactics, visiting local companies and farmers.[3] He beat incumbent governor Satoshi Mitazono in the elections,[1][2][3] assuming office on July 28, 2020. Shiota was re-elected for a second term in July 2024.[4]