Hiroshi Hase
Japanese politician and professional wrestler (1961-)
馳 浩 · 馳浩 · 하세 히로시
- Born
- 5 May 1961, Oyabe
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Sport
- amateur wrestling, professional wrestling, wrestling
- Occupation
- politician, professional wrestler, writer, actor, amateur wrestler
- Height
- 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Hiroshi Hase (馳 浩, Hase Hiroshi; born 5 May 1961) is a Japanese politician and semi-retired professional wrestler who served as the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture from 2022 to 2026. As a professional wrestler, Hase primarily worked for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and also for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and Stampede Wrestling. During his affiliation with AJPW, he also served as the chairman for the Pacific Wrestling Federation (PWF), which is the governing body for all championships in the promotion. Among his numerous title wins, Hase held the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship once, making him a one-time world champion.
From October 2015 until August 2016, Hase served as the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and his LDP party. Prior to his appointment in the Cabinet, he also served as a member of the House of Representatives of the National Diet, representing the 1st district of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | 1984 |
Awards and honours
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q3136350 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.