Shigeo Takaya Explained

was a Japanese politician who was the mayor of Okayama in Okayama Prefecture.[1] A graduate of Okayama Prefectural University-Junior College, he was first elected in October 2005.

Takaya died of kidney failure on 8 August 2024, at the age of 87.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: San Jose and Okayama, Japan Kick Off 50th Anniversary of Sister City Relationship . Sys Con . 26 April 2007.
  2. Web site: 【速報】政令指定都市移行時の岡山市長 高谷茂男さん亡くなる 87歳【岡山】 OHK 岡山放送 . 8 August 2024 . OHK 岡山放送 . ja.