Masahiro Yoshida

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About Me

A process simulation expert bringing the power of technology to transform Munakata.

Born May 8, 1974 (age 51). Originally from Munakata City (formerly Genkai Town), Fukuoka Prefecture. Graduated from Kyushu University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering. Spent approximately 18 years at U.S.-based AspenTech, providing consulting on chemical plant simulation technology. Currently working on cutting-edge environmental technologies including CO₂ capture, synthetic fuels, and lithium-ion battery recycling.

Born	May 8, 1974 (Age 51)
From	Munakata City, Fukuoka (formerly Genkai Town)
Education	Genkai East Elementary → Genkai Junior High → Fukuoka High School → Kyushu University, Faculty of Engineering
Career	AspenTech → SimArts
Expertise	Process Simulation, AI & DX
Hobbies	Marathon, Hiking, AI Research, Programming

Policy

Policies

"A New Choice for Munakata's Future" — Tap a card to see details.

Compassionate Government Powered by AI

Streamline services with AI, reducing burden on residents. Providing 24/7 government services.

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24/7 government services powered by AI
Multilingual citizen service counters with voice AI
Promote a 4-day work week for city employees through work-style reform
Ensure every resident has access to a tablet
Public AI budget simulator and AI municipal advisor
AI-powered elderly monitoring and loneliness prevention

From Savings to Investment: Proactive Fiscal Policy

Attract a waste-to-aviation-fuel plant for job creation. Transform vacant houses into assets.

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Promote local energy production and consumption
Attract a SAF plant — turning waste into aviation fuel for jobs and decarbonization
Renovate vacant houses into residences for newcomers
Convert community centers into co-working spaces to attract businesses
Strategic enhancement of hometown tax (furusato nozei) donations

Services Come to You

Mobile medical care and mobile shops eliminate inconvenience. Drones deliver to remote islands.

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Mobile medical care and mobile shops to eliminate inconvenience
Drone delivery of daily goods to Oshima, Jishima, and mountain areas
AI auto-dispatches services with a single phone call
Live commerce from fishing ports to sell fresh seafood directly
Transform community centers into service hubs

Disaster Prevention: Solving Flooding at the Root

Underground reservoirs and retention ponds for fundamental flood solutions. Smart disaster investment with AI.

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Underground reservoirs and retention ponds for fundamental flood solutions
AI-powered cost-benefit analysis for smart disaster prevention investment
Vacant house management to reduce security risks
Improve firefighter volunteer compensation and corporate partnerships
Promote permeable pavement and green infrastructure

Education Reform for the AI Era

Develop AI literacy skills. Shift from memorization to inquiry-based learning.

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AI literacy education to develop proficiency with technology
Shift from memorization to inquiry-based learning that builds critical thinking
STEAM education and programming to foster creativity
Transfer extracurricular activities to the community with external instructors
Provide personalized learning environments for each student

Building a Growing Community

Trial residency programs to experience Munakata. Support families with children to promote settlement.

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Create jobs that make young people want to stay
Enhance support for families with children to promote settlement
AI-powered matching of vacant houses with potential residents
Trial residency programs to experience Munakata first
Attract remote workers to increase people connected with Munakata

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Masahiro Yoshida