| Yūji Kuroiwa | |
|---|---|
| 黒岩 祐治 | |
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| Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 23 April 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Shigefumi Matsuzawa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-09-26) September 26, 1954 (age 70) Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Waseda University |
Yūji Kuroiwa (黒岩 祐治, Kuroiwa Yūji) is a Japanese politician and the governor of Kanagawa Prefecture located in Kantō region of Japan.
Biography
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
- 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
- Official website (in Japanese)
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