| Kōichi Shiota | |
| Birth Date: | 15 October 1965 |
| Party: | Independent |
| Birth Place: | Kagoshima, Japan |
| Office: | Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Termstart: | July 28, 2020 |
| Predecessor: | Satoshi Mitazono |
| Nationality: | ese |
is a Japanese politician currently serving as the governor of Kagoshima Prefecture.[1]
Shiota served in the industrial ministry for around 30 years before running as governor in the 2020 Kagoshima gubernatorial elections. His campaign focused heavily on revitalizing the local economy, emphasizing on his previous political experience.[2]
He ran as an independent without the endorsement of any major party. He gained support using grassroots tactics, visiting local companies and farmers.[3] He beat incumbent governor Satoshi Mitazono in the elections, assuming office on July 28, 2020. Shiota was re-elected for a second term in July 2024.[4]