Key Facts
• Tomohiro Ishikawa, 52, passed away on September 6, 2025.
• Wake held in Obihiro City, Hokkaido, attended by Ichiro Ozawa.
• Ishikawa, from Ashoro Town, was a former secretary to Ichiro Ozawa.
• Elected to the Lower House in 2007 through a supplementary election.
• Resigned as a lawmaker, ran for governor in 2019.
• Continued political activities after revealing colorectal cancer in 2024.
• His wife, Kaori Ishikawa, also a Lower House member, paid tribute.
• Funeral scheduled for September 14, 2025, in Obihiro City.
Summary
Tomohiro Ishikawa, a former Lower House member, passed away at 52 on September 6, 2025. A wake was held in Obihiro City, Hokkaido, where his wife, Kaori Ishikawa, and Ichiro Ozawa, his former mentor, paid their respects. Ishikawa, originally from Ashoro Town, began his political career as Ozawa’s secretary and was elected to the Lower House in 2007. After resigning, he ran for governor in 2019 and continued his political activities despite battling colorectal cancer, which he disclosed in 2024. His wife described him as a man of resilience and expressed gratitude for the support he received. The funeral is set for September 14, 2025, in Obihiro City.
