Kōichi Taira

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Kōichi Taira (平良 幸市, Taira Kōichi, 23 July 1909–5 March 1982) was a Japanese politician. He was Governor of Okinawa Prefecture from 1976 until 1978.

Kōichi Taira
平良 幸市
Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
In office
15 June 1976 – 23 November 1978
Preceded byChōbyō Yara
Succeeded byJunji Nishime
Personal details
Born23 July 1909
Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan
Died5 March 1982 (aged 72)
Tokyo, Japan
Political partyOkinawa Social Mass Party
Alma materUniversity of the Ryukyus


Preceded by Governor of Okinawa
15 June 1976 – 23 November 1978
Succeeded by
Junji Nishime