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Yoshiki Taniguchi is a Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Aioi in Hyogo Prefecture. First elected in 2000, he has secured seven consecutive terms in office, often through uncontested elections. A graduate of Keio University, he previously worked as a secretary to House of Representatives member Toshio Kawamoto. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in regional infrastructure development, including efforts to improve rail services at Aioi Station. In 2024, he faced public criticism for his conduct during a press conference regarding the Hyogo gubernatorial election, for which he later issued a formal apology.