Wataru Ishizaka
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Wataru Ishizaka | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1976 (age 49–50) |
| Occupation | Politician |
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.
Born in Ota-ku, Tokyo, Ishizaka grew up in Inagi City.
Education
In March 2000, he graduated from Seikei University, as part of the Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics, International Society Course. In 2001, he completed the Department of Developmental Disorder Education, Special Course of Special Education, Chiba University . In 2002, he became a teacher at Asahi Yogo School.
In 2010, he completed the master's program at the Graduate School of Social Design, 21st Century, Rikkyo University.