A prefectural governor — the head of a prefecture who represents and administers regional government policies.
知事は記者会見で新しい施策を発表した。
The governor announced new measures at a press conference.
来月、知事選挙が行われる予定だ。
The gubernatorial election is scheduled to be held next month.
知事は地域の経済振興を重要課題とした。
The governor made regional economic promotion an important issue.