岡田吉弘
Yoshihiro Okada
Profile
Yoshihiro Okada is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture. Born in 1985, he graduated from Kyoto University with a master's degree in engineering before working at Nitto Denko and later joining the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management. He was first elected mayor in 2020 following a political scandal involving his predecessor and was re-elected in 2024. During his tenure, he has focused on digital transformation through his "Digital First Declaration," introduced a partnership oath system for same-sex couples, and advocated for work-life balance by taking paternity leave.
Details
- Born
- 1985-06-11 · 41 years old
- Birth place
- Mihara, Hiroshima, Japan
- Education
- Hiroshima University Elementary and Junior High School, Hiroshima University High School, Kyoto University (Bachelor's and Master's in Engineering)
- Career
- Employee at Nitto Denko, student at Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, founder of the general incorporated association RoFReC
