川畑 哲哉

Tetsuya Kawabata is a Japanese politician currently serving his third term as a member of the Wakayama Prefectural Assembly, representing the city of Iwade. After graduating from Osaka City University, he worked as a secretary for a member of the National Diet before entering local politics. His policy focus includes regional revitalization, support for child-rearing and the 'employment ice age' generation, and the enhancement of welfare and education programs, including support for young carers and the promotion of HPV vaccinations.