Shinji Wakayama

Honestly, when someone's listed as a politician I usually brace myself — because that world can feel pretty far removed from real life. But then I see Shinji Wakayama grew up in Kodocho, this quiet little town in Gifu that probably smells like river water and rice paddies, and something about that just lands differently. Born in 1973, Cancer, studied all the way out at Ibaraki University and then came back to root himself in local politics — that's not the path of someone chasing the spotlight. Cancer energy fits: fiercely loyal to home turf, slow to show off, stubborn in the best way. I don't know the full story of what he's built or fought for, and the public record on him is thin, but a guy who trades in hometown soil instead of brand recognition? That's the kind of low-key, boots-on-the-ground political figure I find quietly reassuring.

Shinji Wakayama is a Japanese politician born on July 15, 1973, in Kodo-cho, Gifu Prefecture. He studied at Ibaraki University before returning to his home region to pursue a career in public service. His official website and social media accounts are publicly accessible, though many personal details remain private.

Name (English)

Shinji Wakayama

Name (Japanese)

若山慎司

Reading

わかやま しんじ

Born

July 15, 1973 (age 53)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Cancer / Ox (丑)

Origin

Kodo-cho, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Occupation

Politician

University

Ibaraki University

Motto

Private

• Official sitehttps://www.wakayama-shinji.com/
• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wakayamashinji10/
• Xhttps://x.com/wakayama_shinji
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%8B%A5%E5%B1%B1%E6%85%8E%E5%8F%B8

Tags

• From Gifu Prefecture
• Politician

Last updated

2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.