prefectural governor (of Osaka or Kyoto)
Refers specifically to the governor of a 府 (fu), which in modern Japan means Osaka or Kyoto. Compare 県知事 for other prefectures.
See also: 県知事
The Osaka prefectural governor held a press conference.
The Kyoto gubernatorial election will be held next month.
He was elected governor in last month's election.
She served two terms as governor.
The new governor is scheduled to take office this month.