Yūji Kuroiwa (黒岩 祐治, Kuroiwa Yūji) is a Japanese politician and the governor of Kanagawa Prefecture located in Kantō region of Japan.[1][2]
Yūji Kuroiwa | |
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黒岩 祐治 | |
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| Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture | |
| Assumed office 23 April 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Shigefumi Matsuzawa |
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| Born | September 26, 1954 Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Waseda University |
Biography edit
Kuroiwa was born on 26 September 1954 in Kobe, the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture in Kansai region of Japan. A graduate of Waseda University, Kuroiwa became the governor of Kanagawa Prefecture on April 23, 2011, and has held the position for more than 10 years.
References edit
- ^ Kanagawa Prefecture: Mr. Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor, Foreign press Center Japan, November 20, 2013.
- ^ The Anchor Man: Kanagawa Governor Yuji Kuroiwa, Tokyo Weekender, July 22, 2013.
External links edit
- Official website (in Japanese)
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