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Masaru Shimomura is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, having been elected in April 2024. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished academic career, serving as a professor at Shizuoka University and holding various research positions at Tohoku University and abroad. He also served as a member of the Omaezaki City Board of Education from 2016 to 2021. His academic background includes a doctorate in engineering, and he has been involved in university-led venture business initiatives.