河上敢二

Kanji Kawakami is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Kumano in Mie Prefecture. A former official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, he transitioned into local politics in 1998 and has since been elected to six consecutive terms as mayor. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on addressing depopulation and aging in the region by promoting industrial revitalization through export and tourism. His background includes service as a diplomat at the Embassy of Japan in Italy and leadership roles in regional agricultural organizations.