Katsuhiro Akimoto Explained

Katsuhiro Akimoto
Native Name Lang:ja
Office:Mayor of Sapporo
Term Start:2 May 2015
Predecessor:Fumio Ueda
Birth Date:2 February 1956
Birth Place:Yūbari, Hokkaido, Japan
Party:Independent
Alma Mater:Hokkaido University
Bachelor of Law

is a Japanese politician and the incumbent mayor of Sapporo, the largest and capital city of Hokkaido, Japan.[1] [2]

Following victory in the 2023 Sapporo mayoral election, Akimoto is currently serving his 3rd term as mayor.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/04/13/national/politics-diplomacy/voting-begins-in-key-local-elections-across-japan/#.ViJNNcUrK1s Wins in Hokkaido, Oita lift ruling bloc’s prospects
  2. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-04/12/c_134144447.htm Candidates backed by Japan's ruling bloc win Hokkaido, Oita gubernatorial elections