Updated : December 1, 2014

Welcome to the Governor's room

A Message from the Governor

Welcome to the official homepage of Ehime Prefecture!

The name Ehime literally means ‘lovely princess.’ This name can be found as far back as the national myths of the Kojiki (the Record of Ancient Matters). Located in northwestern Shikoku, Ehime is blessed with abundant natural and cultural features. These are typified by the beautiful islands dotting the Seto Inland Sea, the striking saw-tooth coastline on the Uwa Sea, Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan, and the hospitality enjoyed by those who make the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Furthermore, we can be proud of our manufacturing technology and of our many Ehime-brand products, which stand out in Japan by exemplifying the slogan “made with love in Ehime.”

I am determined to maintain a proactive attitude while focusing my efforts on developing Ehime’s underlying potential, and building a local community based on mutual support-“Ehime, overflowing with expressions of love.”

I hope many people will visit our website and enhance their understanding of our prefecture. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Tokihiro NAKAMURA
Governor of Ehime

 

Profile

Name:	Tokihiro NAKAMURA
Date of birth:	January 25th, 1960
Place of birth:	Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Education and Experience:	Mar 1982	Graduated from Faculty of Law, Keio University, Tokyo
	Apr 1982	Fuel Department, Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo
	Apr 1987	Member of Ehime Prefectural Assembly
	Jul 1993	Member of the House of Representatives
		Member of the Financial Committees in the House of Representatives
		Director of the Special Committee on Consumer Issues in the House of Representatives
	May 1999	Mayor of Matsuyama City (three consecutive terms)
	Jun 2001	Chairman of the Shikoku Mayors Association (three terms)
	Jun 2002	Vice chairman of the National Mayors Association (three terms)
	Oct 2009	Advisor to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications(local sovereignty issues)
	Dec 2010	Governor of Ehime (first term)
	Dec 2014	Governor of Ehime (second term)
Interests and Hobbies:	Reading, skiing, and badminton
Motto:	Sincerity can move Heaven.