笠 和彦

Kazuhiko Ryu is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, representing the Chuo Ward of Fukuoka City. Affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party, he has been elected to the assembly twice. His policy priorities include strengthening cooperation between the prefecture and the city, addressing the challenges of an aging society, supporting elderly residents living alone to prevent social isolation, and enhancing urban disaster resilience. He is actively involved in regional development, focusing on the economic vitality of the Fukuoka metropolitan area and its role in the broader Kyushu region.