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大西一史
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Kazufumi Onishi

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Kazufumi Onishi is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Kumamoto, a position he has held since 2014. Before his election as mayor, he served five consecutive terms as a member of the Kumamoto Prefectural Assembly. Onishi is known for his emphasis on direct dialogue with citizens, often utilizing social media and public forums to shape his policy agenda. His administration has focused on urban development, disaster management, and social inclusivity, including the introduction of a partnership oath system for same-sex couples in 2019. He is also active in national municipal organizations, serving in leadership roles for the Kyushu Mayors' Association and the National Association of Mayors.

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Born
1967-12-09 · 58 years old
Birth place
Kumamoto, Japan
Education
Nihon University (Bachelor of Arts in Psychology), Kyushu University (Graduate School of Law)
Career
Employee at Nissho Iwai Mechatronics (now Sojitz Machinery), Secretary to a member of the House of Representatives

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