Chōbyō Yara

This article is about the Okinawan politician. For the Japanese comedian, see Passion Yara.

Chōbyō Yara
屋良 朝苗
1st Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
In office 15 May 1972 – 14 June 1976
Succeeded by	Koichi Taira
Chief Executive of the Ryukyu Islands
In office 15 November 1968 – 14 May 1972
Preceded by	Seiho Matsuoka
Personal details
Born	December 13, 1902 Yomitan, Okinawa, Japan
Died	February 14, 1997(1997-02-14) (aged 94) Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Political party	Independent
Alma mater	Hiroshima University

Chobyo Yara (屋良 朝苗, Yara Chōbyō, December 13, 1902 – February 14, 1997) was a Japanese politician. He served as the Chief Executive of the Government of the Ryukyu Islands (1968–1972) and Governor of Okinawa Prefecture (1972–1976). He graduated from Hiroshima University.