橋本敏男

Toshio Hashimoto is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Tosashimizu, Kochi Prefecture. Born in Tosashimizu, he graduated from Hannan University's Faculty of Economics. Before entering politics, he worked in the power generation and tourism sectors. Hashimoto began his political career as a member of the Tosashimizu City Council, serving six terms, followed by three terms as a member of the Kochi Prefectural Assembly. In January 2026, he was elected unopposed as the Mayor of Tosashimizu.