Masatoshi Onaga appointed Vice Governor of Okinawa

The Okinawa Prefectural Assembly unanimously approved the appointment of Masatoshi Onaga, 77, as the new Vice Governor of Okinawa on October 9. Onaga, a former chairman of the prefectural Liberal Democratic Party, will serve a four-year term ending October 8, 2030.

Following the approval, Governor Genta Koja issued the official appointment. Koja expressed hope that Onaga would serve as a “bridge between the prefecture and the national government” to support the development of prefectural administration. Upon taking office, Onaga stated his commitment to dedicating his full efforts to resolving regional issues.