Sōichirō Miyashita
Sōichirō Miyashita | |
|---|---|
宮下宗一郎 | |
| Governor of Aomori Prefecture | |
| Assumed office 29 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Shingo Mimura |
| Mayor of Mutsu | |
| In office 29 June 2014 – 3 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Junichiro Miyashita |
| Succeeded by | Tomoya Yamamoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1974 Mutsu, Aomori, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Aomori High School |
| Alma mater | Tohoku University |
| Profession | Politician |
Sōichirō Miyashita (宮下 宗一郎, Miyashita Sōichirō, born 12 May 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.
Before his involvement in electoral politics, Miyashita worked for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and was employed at the Consulate General of Japan, New York City.