Wataru Ishizaka
Wataru Ishizaka (石坂 わたる Ishizaka Wataru, born 1976) is a Japanese politician, social worker and former school teacher for the disabled. He became one of the first two openly-gay male politicians elected to office in Japanese history in April 2011 when he was elected to the Nakano, Tokyo ward council.[1] The other was Taiga Ishikawa, who was elected to the Toshima ward council.
He previously attempted to run in April 2007 as an independent candidate for a seat the 42-seat ward council, but scored few votes.
Personal life
He is also a graduate of Seikei University's International Sociology of Economics.
References
- ↑ "Definitely not the only gay in the village". CNNGo.com. 6 June 2011.