is a Japanese politician and the current governor of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. He previously served as the vice-governor of his predecessor Yūhei Satō and was elected in October 2014 after Satō chose not to contest the election.Fukushima elects new governor in first election since 2011 disasters, The Japan Times, October 27, 2014.Former Fukushima vice-governor Masao Uchibori wins gubernatorial race The Straits Times, October 26, 2014.
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