石黒直樹

Naoki Ishiguro is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Kasugai City in Aichi Prefecture. After a long career as a municipal official in Kasugai, where he held positions such as Director of the Industrial Department and Director of the Planning and Policy Department, he was first elected mayor in 2022 and subsequently re-elected in 2026. His administration has focused on policies such as expanding free medical care for children up to age 18 and promoting community support systems. In addition to his political duties, he has served as a visiting professor at Chubu University since 2021.