Key Facts
• November 30, 2025: Osaki Town mayoral election held.
• Shinichi Nakano, 58, wins with 3,026 votes.
• Nakano defeated three independent candidates: Takashi Nishi (2,355 votes), Masakazu Kusahara (780 votes), and Hideo Takaya (279 votes).
• Nakano is a former town planning and coordination section chief.
• First mayoral change in Osaki Town in 24 years.
Summary
Shinichi Nakano, a 58-year-old independent candidate and former town planning and coordination section chief, secured his first term as mayor of Osaki Town in Kagoshima Prefecture. The election, held on November 30, 2025, marked the end of a 24-year tenure by the outgoing mayor. Nakano won with 3,026 votes, defeating three other independent candidates: Takashi Nishi (2,355 votes), Masakazu Kusahara (780 votes), and Hideo Takaya (279 votes). This election signifies a significant leadership change for the town after over two decades.
