Kōichi Shiota
Japanese politician serving as governor of Kagoshima province
About Kōichi Shiota
Born 1965. Kōichi Shiota is a Japanese bureaucrat and politician.
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.
He ran as an independent without the endorsement of any major party. He gained support using grassroots tactics, visiting local companies and farmers. He beat incumbent governor Satoshi Mitazono in the elections,
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Who is Kōichi Shiota?
Japanese politician serving as governor of Kagoshima province
When was Kōichi Shiota born?
Kōichi Shiota was born on 15 October 1965 in Kagoshima.
What is Kōichi Shiota's occupation?
Kōichi Shiota is a bureaucrat and politician.
What nationality is Kōichi Shiota?
Kōichi Shiota is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kōichi Shiota. https://biography.guide/koichi-shiota/
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