# Shingo Mimura

_Japanese politician (1956-)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-12

> Shingo Mimura  is a Japanese politician who served as Governor of Aomori Prefecture for five terms, from 29 June 2003 to 28 June 2023. He previously served as a member of House of Representatives from June 2000 to June 2003 from Aomori 2nd ward. He also served as a Mayor of his hometown Momoishi, Aomori from the year 1992 to 1996.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 April 1956 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Momoishi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician (since 2001); Group of Independents (2000–2001); New Frontier Party (1996–1997) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P102))
- **Education:** Faculty of Letters, the University of Tokyo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P69))
- **Official website:** gogo-shingo.jp ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P856))
- **Positions held:** governor of Aomori Prefecture (29 June 2003 – 28 June 2023); member of the House of Representatives of Japan (25 June 2000 – 12 June 2003); mayor (1992–1996) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982#P166))

## Questions

**When was Shingo Mimura born?**  
Shingo Mimura was born on 16 April 1956 in Momoishi.

**What positions has Shingo Mimura held?**  
Positions held by Shingo Mimura include: governor of Aomori Prefecture (2003–2023); member of the House of Representatives of Japan (2000–2003); mayor (1992–1996).

**Where did Shingo Mimura study?**  
Shingo Mimura was educated at Faculty of Letters, the University of Tokyo.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Shingo Mimura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shingo_Mimura) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q174982](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q174982) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Cite this page

"Shingo Mimura". DigiNepal. Last updated 12 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/shingo-mimura. Retrieved 15 November 2026.