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Osamu Yoshioka
Profile
Osamu Yoshioka is a Japanese politician serving as the Mayor of Hikari City in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Born in 1968, he graduated from Oita University with a degree in engineering. Before entering politics, he worked for Nippon Steel Chemical and later held various administrative positions within the Hikari City government, including roles in the education and economic departments. Elected in October 2024 with the support of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, he campaigned on initiatives such as improving accessibility at JR Hikari Station and implementing free school lunches.
Details
- Born
- 1968-12-07 · 57 years old
- Birth place
- Hikari, Yamaguchi, Japan
- Education
- Oita University (Graduate School of Engineering)
- Career
- Employee at Nippon Steel Chemical; various administrative roles in Hikari City government including Secretary Section Chief, Commerce and Tourism Division Chief, and Deputy Secretary General of the City Council
