is a Japanese politician. He entered politics in 1991, and served as a member of the City Council for Shizuoka from 1995 to 2003. Tanabe became the mayor of Shizuoka City in 2011 and served for three terms until 2023.

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1961 births Living people People from Shizuoka (city) Mayors of places in Shizuoka Prefecture Shizuoka (city) {{Japan-mayor-stub