Morihiko Hiramatsu
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is a Japanese
politician who was elected Governor of Oita Prefecture
from April 1979 to April 2003. As Governor, he initiated the One Village One Product movement
for regional development, which became much copied by developing countries throughout the world.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
politician who was elected Governor of Oita Prefecture
Oita Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan on Kyūshū Island. The prefectural capital is the city of Ōita.- History :Around the 6th century Kyushu consisted of four regions: Tsukushi-no-kuni 筑紫国, Hi-no-kuni 肥国, and Toyo no kuni...
from April 1979 to April 2003. As Governor, he initiated the One Village One Product movement
One Village One Product movement
The is a Japanese regional development program. It began in Ōita Prefecture in 1979 when the then-governor Morihiko Hiramatsu advocated the program. Implementation started in 1980. Communities selectively produce goods with high added value...
for regional development, which became much copied by developing countries throughout the world.