和地仁美

Hitomi Wachi is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Higashiyamato, Tokyo. Born in Kita Ward, Tokyo, she graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae with a degree in vocal music. Before entering politics, she worked as a music teacher, a corporate secretary, and a store manager, and later gained experience in human resources consulting and venture business. She served three terms as a member of the Higashiyamato City Council starting in 2011. In 2023, she was elected as the first female mayor of Higashiyamato.