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Hirofumi Yoshimura is a Japanese politician, lawyer, and tax accountant currently serving as the Governor of Osaka. A key figure in the Nippon Ishin no Kai party, he previously served as the Mayor of Osaka and as a member of the House of Representatives. Yoshimura rose to prominence through his advocacy for the 'Osaka Metropolis Plan,' which sought to reorganize Osaka's administrative structure. Throughout his career, he has maintained a platform focused on administrative reform, deregulation, and fiscal discipline. His tenure as governor has been marked by his proactive, often controversial, management of the COVID-19 pandemic and his continued efforts to promote the Osaka-Kansai Expo. He is known for his direct communication style and his commitment to decentralizing power from the national government to local authorities.