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Hideaki Omura is the Governor of Aichi Prefecture, currently serving his fourth consecutive term since 2011. A former bureaucrat at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, he served five terms in the House of Representatives, holding positions such as Parliamentary Secretary for Economy, Trade and Industry and Senior Vice Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. Since becoming governor, he has focused on regional economic development, including the promotion of the 'STATION Ai' startup hub and the development of Ghibli Park. His political platform emphasizes industrial competitiveness, infrastructure modernization, and global innovation, while navigating complex regional policy challenges.