Key Facts
• On June 2, 2025, Isao Kurauchi was elected chair of the National Assembly of Prefectural Speakers in Tokyo.
• Kurauchi is the first representative from Fukuoka Prefecture to hold this position.
• He promotes the ‘One Health’ initiative, integrating human, animal, and environmental health.
• Kurauchi is serving his 10th term as a prefectural assembly member from Chikugo City.
• In April 2025, he was re-elected as Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Speaker for an unprecedented second term.
• Kurauchi will also assume the role of World Veterinary Association President in 2026.
• The National Assembly of Prefectural Speakers conveys local government opinions to the central government.
Summary
Isao Kurauchi, Speaker of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, has been elected chair of the National Assembly of Prefectural Speakers, marking the first time a representative from Fukuoka has held this position. Known for advocating the ‘One Health’ initiative, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, Kurauchi aims to promote this approach nationwide. Currently serving his 10th term as a prefectural assembly member from Chikugo City, he was re-elected as Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Speaker in April 2025 for an unprecedented second term. Additionally, Kurauchi is set to become the President of the World Veterinary Association in 2026. His new role as national chair involves representing local government interests to the central government, furthering his commitment to public health and environmental sustainability.
