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My Take
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 Gōdo, 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 spent years as a secretary in Aichi before finally winning a seat in 2024 — that's not the path of someone chasing the spotlight. A guy who earns his place in the soil instead of through brand recognition? That's the kind of low-key, boots-on-the-ground political figure I find quietly reassuring.
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Overview
Shinji Wakayama is a Japanese politician born on July 15, 1973, in Gōdo, Gifu Prefecture. While studying at Ibaraki University he joined the office of Tetsuma Esaki, the representative for Aichi's 10th district, and after years as a secretary succeeded him, winning a seat in the House of Representatives in 2024 and the district itself in 2026.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shinji Wakayama
- Name (Japanese)
- 若山慎司
- Reading
- わかやま しんじ
- Born
- July 15, 1973 (age 53)
- Origin
- Kodo-cho, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Politician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Ibaraki University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shinji Wakayama born?
Shinji Wakayama was born on July 15, 1973 and is 53 years old.
Where is Shinji Wakayama from?
Shinji Wakayama is from Kodo-cho, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
What does Shinji Wakayama do?
Shinji Wakayama works as Politician.
Where did Shinji Wakayama study?
Shinji Wakayama attended Ibaraki University.
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