Tatsuji Sugimoto
Tatsuji Sugimoto | |
|---|---|
杉本達治 | |
Sugimoto in 2019 | |
| Governor of Fukui Prefecture | |
| In office 23 April 2019 – 4 December 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Issei Nishikawa |
| Succeeded by | Takato Ishida |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 July 1962 Nakatsugawa, Gifu, Japan |
| Party | Independent |
| Alma mater | University of Tokyo |
Tatsuji Sugimoto (杉本達治, Sugimoto Tatsuji; born 31 July 1962) is a Japanese politician and former Governor of Fukui Prefecture from 2019 to 2025. He is from Gifu Prefecture.[1]
Overview
Sugimoto graduated from University of Tokyo. He worked for Ministry of Home Affairs. He served as governor of Fukui Prefecture from 2019 until his resignation on December 4, 2025 following allegations of sexual harassment of government employees.[2][3]
References
- ^ 杉本福井県知事が在校生に講演 [Governor Sugimoto of Fukui Prefecture Gives a Lecture to Students] (in Japanese). Tajimi Kita High School Alumni Association. 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ^ 自民分裂で混迷…福井知事選、現職と元副知事の骨肉 (in Japanese). Sankei News. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ Tsugane, Daiki (2025-12-04). 福井・杉本知事、任期半ばの辞職 影の部分浮き彫りに [Fukui Governor Sugimoto resigns mid-term, revealing dark side] (in Japanese). The Nikkei. Retrieved 2026-01-07.