Toshitami Kaihara (24 August 1933 – 13 November 2014) became a Vice Governor in 1970 and Governor of Hyōgo Prefecture in 1986, a position he held for four terms over 15 years. Prior to that he was an official at the Ministry of Home Affairs. He held a place in the government for over two decades. He took an active role in the Hyogo earthquake aftermath, presiding over the Hyogo Earthquake Memorial 21st Century Research Institute. He was also Director General of the Environment Award.
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