野田義和

Yoshikazu Noda is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Higashiosaka, a position he has held since 2007. Born in Kyoto, he previously served as a member and chairman of the Higashiosaka City Council. Throughout his tenure as mayor, he has focused on promoting the city's manufacturing industry and its identity as a hub for rugby. Noda has been a prominent figure in the 'Education Reform Mayors' Conference' and has advocated for the adoption of specific history and civics textbooks. Originally affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party, he joined the Osaka Restoration Association in 2023 prior to his fifth successful election campaign.