(1957-09-16) 16 September 1957 (age 66) Miyakonojō, Miyazaki, Japan
Political party
Japan Restoration Party (2012-2013)
Other political affiliations
Independent (2007-2012)
Spouse(s)
Kazuko Kato (1990-2006 divorced)[2]
Alma mater
Senshu University
Occupation
Politician, comedian, actor
Website
Official website
Hideo Higashikokubaru (東国原 英夫, Higashikokubaru Hideo, born 16 September 1957) is a Japanese politician. He originally rose to fame as a comedian and actor under the stage name Sonomanma Higashi (そのまんま東, literally "Higashi without change" or "simply Higashi"), and was known for his role in the popular game show Takeshi's Castle.
He served as the governor of Miyazaki Prefecture from 2007 to 2011, resigning to run against incumbent Shintarō Ishihara for Governor of Tokyo in the 2011 election, where he came in second.[3] He was elected to the House of Representatives in the general election of 2012, but resigned in December 2013.[4]
^Kinki results
^Comedian Sonomanma Higashi, actress Kazuko Kato divorce[permanent dead link]
^"Higashikokubaru to run again for Tokyo governorship". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
^Yoshida, Reiji (11 December 2013). "Higashikokubaru opts out of Nippon Ishin, Diet". Japan Times. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
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