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Japan’s ‘so handsome’ youngest governor, 36, sets social media abuzz again

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP’s Asia deskMarch 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Japan’s ‘so handsome’ youngest governor, 36, sets social media abuzz again
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Takato Ishida, the 36-year-old governor of Fukui, Japan, is again generating significant attention on social media. Ishida, Japan's youngest prefectural leader, initially drew online interest after his election in January. Recent Instagram posts from the Fukui prefectural assembly have reignited this fascination, with many users focusing on his appearance rather than his policies. Social media users have repeatedly described him as "handsome," leading to a surge of admiring comments on posts featuring him. A greeting video posted in February garnered over 150,000 likes, demonstrating the widespread interest in Ishida's appearance.

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A greeting video posted on Instagram on February 1 drew more than 150,000 likes.

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Ishida took office in January.

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Social media users are praising his appearance.

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New Instagram posts from his prefectural assembly revived online fascination.

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Takato Ishida, 36, is the governor of Fukui.

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J-CAST News 30% Fukui 60% Japan 70% Takato Ishida ×390%

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takato ishida 90% governor 80% handsome 70% social media 70% fukui 60% japan 60% election 50% politics 50%

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