Mayors of Hiroshima

Mayor of Hiroshima 広島市長 (Hiroshima shichō) is the head of the local government of Hiroshima City. In 1871, Hiroshima was ruled by a feudal prince from the Asano clan, who ruled from Hiroshima Castle. On April 1, 1889, all cities in Japan were granted a municipality. At this point, all mayors in Japan were appointed by the Ministry of Interior in Tokyo. The first mayor of Hiroshima was Akira Miki, who remained in office for three months.

Mayors of Hiroshima

Mayor of Hiroshima 広島市長 (Hiroshima shichō) is the head of the local government of Hiroshima City. In 1871, Hiroshima was ruled by a feudal prince from the Asano clan, who ruled from Hiroshima Castle. On April 1, 1889, all cities in Japan were granted a municipality. At this point, all mayors in Japan were appointed by the Ministry of Interior in Tokyo. The first mayor of Hiroshima was Akira Miki, who remained in office for three months.