# Masaaki Kanda

_Japanese politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Masaaki Kanda  is a Japanese politician who served as governor of Aichi Prefecture from 1999 to 2011. A graduate of Chuo University, he served as mayor of Ichinomiya for three terms from 1989 to 1998 before he was first elected governor of Aichi Prefecture in 1999.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 October 1951 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204939#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ichinomiya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204939#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204939#P27))
- **Occupation:** lawyer; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204939#P106))
- **Education:** Chuo University; Tōkai Junior and Senior High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204939#P69))
- **Positions held:** governor of Aichi Prefecture (15 February 1999 – 14 February 2011); mayor (14 November 1989 – 15 December 1998) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204939#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204939#P166))

## Questions

**When was Masaaki Kanda born?**  
Masaaki Kanda was born on 1 October 1951 in Ichinomiya.

**What positions has Masaaki Kanda held?**  
Positions held by Masaaki Kanda include: governor of Aichi Prefecture (1999–2011); mayor (1989–1998).

**Where did Masaaki Kanda study?**  
Masaaki Kanda was educated at Chuo University, Tōkai Junior and Senior High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Masaaki Kanda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masaaki_Kanda) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q204939](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204939) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Masaaki Kanda". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/masaaki-kanda. Retrieved 6 November 2026.