Hidehiko Yamamoto (September 9, 1935 – April 9, 2023) was a Japanese politician. He served as the governor of Yamanashi Prefecture for one term from February 2003 to February 2007. Prior to that office, he served as Mayor of Kōfu for three terms from 1991 to 2002.[1]

Hidehiko Yamamoto
山本栄彦
Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture
In office
February 2, 2003 – February 17, 2007
Preceded byKunio Tanabe
Succeeded byShōmei Yokouchi
Mayor of Kōfu
In office
February 4, 1991 – February 27, 2002
Personal details
Born(1935-09-09)September 9, 1935
Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
DiedApril 9, 2023(2023-04-09) (aged 87)
Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Political partyIndependent

Yamamoto graduated from the Faculty of Business at Meiji University.[1]

Yamamoto was repeatedly hospitalized in 2022 and 2023.[1] He died in Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture, on the morning of April 9, 2023, at the age of 87.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "【訃報】山梨県元知事の山本栄彦氏(87)が死去". Yamanashi Broadcasting System. 2023-04-09. Archived from the original on 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture
2003–2007
Succeeded by