Sōichirō Miyashita
Sōichirō Miyashita | |
|---|---|
宮下宗一郎 | |
 Official Portrait | |
| Governor of Aomori Prefecture | |
| Assumed office June 29, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Shingo Mimura |
| Mayor of Mutsu, Aomori | |
| In office June 29, 2014 – March 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Junichiro Miyashita |
| Succeeded by | Tomoya Yamamoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 12, 1974 Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Profession | Politician |
Sōichirō Miyashita (born May 12, 1974) is a Japanese politician and government official currently serving as the Governor of Aomori Prefecture since 2023. Prior to being elected governor, he served as mayor of Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture for 3 terms from 2014 to 2023.
Prior to his career in politics, Miyashita worked for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Early Life
Sōichirō Miyashita was born on May 12, 1974 in Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture. He would attend Aomori High School, upon graduation, he attended Tohoku University, achieving a degree in law.[1]
Upon graduating university, Miyashita was employed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and oversaw the Tohoku Regional Development Bureau. In June, 2012, he served at the Consulate General of Japan, New York City as head of the Political and Economic Affairs Division.[2]