石井登志郎
Toshirō Ishii
Profile
Toshiro Ishii is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Born in Ashiya, he graduated from Keio University and later earned a master's degree in public policy from the University of Pennsylvania. Before his mayoral career, he worked at Kobe Steel and the Japan Research Institute, and served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012. First elected as mayor in 2018 on a platform emphasizing administrative reform, including the abolition of mayoral retirement bonuses, he has since been re-elected twice. Ishii is known for his independent political stance, focusing on local welfare initiatives such as the introduction of a partnership oath system for same-sex couples and COVID-19 relief measures.
Details
- Born
- 1971-05-29 · 55 years old
- Birth place
- Ashiya, Hyogo, Japan
- Education
- Keio University, University of Pennsylvania (Fels Institute of Government)
- Career
- Employee at Kobe Steel, Deputy Senior Researcher at the Japan Research Institute, Policy Secretary to a Member of the House of Councillors, Member of the House of Representatives
