高橋昌和

Masakazu Takahashi is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Hadano in Kanagawa Prefecture. Born in 1956, he graduated from Hosei University and spent his early career as a civil servant within the Hadano City government, where he held various leadership roles including director of environment and industry, finance, and welfare. He was first elected mayor in 2018 and has since secured re-election, most recently winning a third term in 2026. During his tenure, he has focused on local administrative management and COVID-19 pandemic response measures. He has faced public scrutiny regarding political funding practices, specifically allegations of indirect donations through his support organizations.