Yoshimura Hirofumi
Yoshimura Hirofumi is a prominent Japanese politician serving as the Governor of Osaka Prefecture. He has been influential in local governance and has played a significant role in the promotion and development of Osaka as a key metropolitan area in Japan. Yoshimura is known for his proactive approach towards economic revitalization and urban development. Recently, he made headlines by directly negotiating with Prime Minister Ishiba regarding the sluggish sales of tickets for the upcoming World Expo, highlighting his commitment to boosting local tourism and economic activity in the region.
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Yoshimura Hirofumi stated that the party aims to secure over 800 local leaders and council members in the upcoming unified elections next spring.
維新、来春統一選で首長と地方議員800人超目標に 吉村代表が明言 [日本維新の会]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-05-31Yoshimura Hirofumi's actions have faced backlash from within his own party regarding the Osaka Metropolis plan discussions.
大阪都構想の議論が暗礁に 本拠地の維新内から吉村氏の言動に反発も [大阪府] [日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-26Yoshimura Hirofumi's continuation as the representative was decided amidst opposition to holding a representative election.
維新、吉村代表の続投決定 代表選実施に反対多数、閣内協力異論なし [日本維新の会][高市早苗首相 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-15
Yoshimura expressed a positive attitude towards continuing coalition cooperation.
自維党首、連立継続を確認 閣内協力の打診あれば吉村氏「前向きに」 [衆院選（衆議院選挙）2026][自由民主党（自民党）][日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-09Yoshimura Hirofumi is the representative of the Japan Innovation Party.
両陛下、農林水産祭天皇杯の受賞者と面会 皇后さま「雪は」と気遣い：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-29
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the governor of Osaka, has expressed his intention to resign if there is a House of Representatives election.
大阪の吉村知事と横山市長、衆院選ならば辞職意向 出直しダブル選へ [大阪府] [衆院選（衆議院選挙）2026][日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-18
Yoshimura Hirofumi is set to hold a press conference tonight to announce his resignation in preparation for the upcoming double election in Osaka.
維新の吉村氏、今夜会見 大阪の出直しダブル選に向けて辞職表明へ [大阪府] [衆院選（衆議院選挙）2026][日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-15Yoshimura Hirofumi, the governor of Osaka, expressed his intention to resign if the next House of Representatives election is held soon.
久米宏さんが大事にした「テレビって生だから」 共演者が明かす横顔：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-13
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the governor of Osaka, expressed his intention to resign if there is a House of Representatives election.
大阪の吉村知事と横山市長、衆院選ならば辞職意向 出直しダブル選へ [大阪府] [日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-13Yoshimura Hirofumi revealed details about a meeting with the president of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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Hong Kong· 2026-01-12
Yoshimura Hirofumi discussed the preservation of the ring during the first meeting of the national government regarding the Expo legacy.
万博レガシーめぐり国が初会合 吉村知事、リング保存に｢黒字分を｣ [大阪府] [大阪・関西万博2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-12-25Yoshimura Hirofumi, the representative of the Japan Innovation Party, has instructed the resumption of discussions on the Osaka Metropolis Plan.
大阪府市、「大阪都構想」の協議再開へ 維新代表の吉村知事が指示 [日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-12-23Yoshimura Hirofumi is the leader of the Japan Innovation Party.
愛子さま、上皇ご夫妻にあいさつ 24歳の誕生日とラオス訪問を報告：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-12-01
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the representative of the Japan Innovation Party, has imposed a ban on company expenditures for secretaries in response to allegations against Fujita.
秘書の会社への支出禁止 維新・吉村代表、藤田氏の還流疑惑を受け [大阪府] [日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-11-04
Yoshimura Hirofumi respects the Prime Minister's decision to visit Yasukuni Shrine.
維新吉村氏、首相の靖国参拝「判断を尊重」 自民との選挙区調整否定 [大阪府] [日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-22Yoshimura Hirofumi, the leader of the Japan Innovation Party, is involved in coalition discussions with the Liberal Democratic Party.
上皇后さま91歳に 陛下との日々に心の安らぎ 日課の読書も続ける：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-20
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the leader of the Japan Innovation Party, is involved in coalition discussions with the Liberal Democratic Party.
上皇后さま91歳に 陛下との日々に心の安らぎ 日課の読書も続ける：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-19
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the leader of the Japan Innovation Party, is involved in coalition discussions with the Liberal Democratic Party.
上皇后さま91歳に 陛下との日々に心の安らぎ 日課の読書も続ける：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-19
Yoshimura Hirofumi is involved in the coalition agreement between the Japan Innovation Party and the Liberal Democratic Party.
維新、自民との連立に20日正式合意 反対出ず対応は吉村氏らに一任 [日本維新の会][高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-19Yoshimura Hirofumi, the representative of the Japan Innovation Party and the governor of Osaka, was entrusted with the response regarding the coalition government with the Liberal Democratic Party.
佳子さま「行動を続けるのは勇気がいる」 ガールスカウトの式典参加：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-19
Yoshimura Hirofumi confirmed that there were inquiries about multiple people joining the cabinet during coalition negotiations with the Liberal Democratic Party.
維新吉村氏、複数人の入閣打診「確かにあった」 自民との連立協議で [自由民主党（自民党）][日本維新の会][高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-19Yoshimura Hirofumi confirmed that there were inquiries about multiple people joining the cabinet during coalition negotiations with the Liberal Democratic Party.
維新吉村氏、複数人の入閣打診「確かにあった」 自民との連立協議で [自由民主党（自民党）][日本維新の会][高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-18Yoshimura Hirofumi confirmed that there were inquiries about multiple people joining the cabinet during coalition negotiations with the Liberal Democratic Party.
維新吉村氏、複数人の入閣打診「確かにあった」 自民との連立協議で [自由民主党（自民党）][日本維新の会][高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-18Yoshimura Hirofumi, the representative of the Japan Innovation Party and Osaka governor, is participating in coalition negotiations.
映画監督の池広一夫さん死去、95歳 「眠狂四郎」シリーズ手がける：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-17
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the representative of the Japan Innovation Party, is participating in policy discussions with the Liberal Democratic Party.
秋篠宮ご夫妻、「全国犯罪被害者支援フォーラム2025」に出席：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-17
Yoshimura Hirofumi expressed concerns about the risks of the party disappearing due to coalition participation.
【更新中】維新・吉村氏、連立入りで「党が消滅するリスクあり得る」 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）][日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-16Yoshimura Hirofumi, the leader of the Japan Innovation Party, spoke to reporters during a press conference.
【写真まとめ】滋賀訪問中の両陛下、バドミントン競技を観戦：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-29
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the leader of the Japan Innovation Party, expressed a positive stance on joining a coalition with the LDP and Komeito.
前札幌市長の上田文雄さんが死去、2003年から12年務める [北海道]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-19
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the Governor of Osaka, requested Prime Minister Ishiba to utilize the surplus from the Expo for preservation efforts.
万博黒字「リング保存に活用を」 吉村大阪府知事、石破首相に要請 [大阪府] [大阪・関西万博2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-16
Yoshimura, the representative of the Japan Innovation Party, stated that if the allegations are true, the member should resign.
維新・吉村代表「事実なら議員辞職を」 石井議員、秘書給与詐取疑惑 [大阪府] [日本維新の会]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-08-28