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Yasuo Fukuda (福田 康夫, Fukuda Yasuo?, born July 16, 1936) is the 91st Prime Minister of Japan and the president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan. He was appointed to both the posts in September 2007, following Shinzo Abe's abrupt resignation. Emblem of the Office of Prime Minister of Japan Kantei, Official residence of PM The Prime Minister of Japan ) is the usual English-language term used for the head of government of Japan, although the literal translation of the Japanese name for the office is Prime Minister of the Cabinet. ...
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Shinzo Abe , ; born 21 September 1954) is the current Prime Minister of Japan, elected by a special session of the National Diet on 26 September 2006. ...
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Yoshiro Mori Yoshiro Mori (森 åæ Mori YoshirÅ, born July 14, 1937) is a Japanese politician who served as the 85th and 86th Prime Minister of Japan from April 5, 2000 to April 26, 2001. ...
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Shinzo Abe , ; born 21 September 1954) is the current Prime Minister of Japan, elected by a special session of the National Diet on 26 September 2006. ...
Fukuda was the longest-serving Chief Cabinet Secretary in Japanese history, serving for three and half years under Prime Ministers Yoshiro Mori and Junichiro Koizumi.[1] He is the first son of a former prime minister (Takeo Fukuda) to also take up the post. In Japan, the Chief Cabinet Secretary ) is the Minister of State charged with directing the Cabinet Secretariat. ...
Yoshiro Mori Yoshiro Mori (森 åæ Mori YoshirÅ, born July 14, 1937) is a Japanese politician who served as the 85th and 86th Prime Minister of Japan from April 5, 2000 to April 26, 2001. ...
Junichiro Koizumi , born January 8, 1942) is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006. ...
Takeo Fukuda Takeo Fukuda (ç¦ç° 赳夫 Fukuda Takeo January 14, 1905âJuly 5, 1995) was a Japanese politician and the 67th Prime Minister of Japan from December 24, 1976 to December 7, 1978. ...
Early life
Fukuda was born in Takasaki, Gunma, the eldest son of politician (later the 67th Prime Minister) Takeo Fukuda.[1] He grew up in Setagaya, Tokyo, attending Azabu High School and graduating from Waseda University in 1959 with a degree in economics. Takasaki (é«å´å¸; -shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. ...
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After university, he joined Maruzen Petroleum (now part of the Cosmo Oil Company). He was only minimally involved in politics over the next seventeen years, working his way up to section chief as a typical Japanese "salaryman". He was posted to the United States from 1962 to 1964. A Cosmo service station in Osaka Cosmo Oil Company, Limited ) is a Japanese petrochemical company. ...
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While his father Takeo Fukuda was prime minister from 1976 to 1978, Yasuo became a political secretary. From 1978 to 1989, he was a director of the Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, serving as a trustee from 1986 onward. Takeo Fukuda Takeo Fukuda (ç¦ç° 赳夫 Fukuda Takeo January 14, 1905âJuly 5, 1995) was a Japanese politician and the 67th Prime Minister of Japan from December 24, 1976 to December 7, 1978. ...
Political career Fukuda ran for the House of Representatives in 1990 and won a seat.[1] He was elected deputy director of the Liberal Democratic Party in 1997 and became Chief Cabinet Secretary to Yoshiro Mori in October 2000. He resigned his position as Chief Cabinet Secretary on May 7, 2004 amid a large political scandal related to the Japanese pension system. The House of Representatives (衆議院; Shugi-in) is the lower house of the Diet of Japan. ...
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Fukuda was considered a contender for the leadership of the LDP in 2006, but on July 21 he decided that he would not seek the nomination. Instead, Shinzo Abe succeeded Junichiro Koizumi as leader of the LDP and Prime Minister of Japan. is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Shinzo Abe , ; born 21 September 1954) is the current Prime Minister of Japan, elected by a special session of the National Diet on 26 September 2006. ...
Junichiro Koizumi , born January 8, 1942) is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006. ...
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One of his most noted policy goals is to end prime ministerial visits to Yasukuni Shrine. In June 2006, Fukuda joined 134 other lawmakers in proposing a secular alternative to the shrine, citing constitutional concerns.[2] Torii Gate at Yasukuni Shrine The main building of Yasukuni Shrine Yasukuni Shrine 75th anniversary Stamp (1944) Yasukuni Shrine ) is a Shinto shrine located in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to the spirits of soldiers and others who died fighting on behalf of the Emperor of Japan. ...
Statements on "Super Free" When Fukuda was Chief Cabinet Secretary to former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, he was reported to have made highly controversial comments[3] during an off-the-record discussion with reporters in June 2003 regarding the victims of rape by male members of the Waseda University "Super Free" club, according to an article in the weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun.[4] The magazine quoted Fukuda as saying: "There are women who look like they are saying 'Do it to me'. Those who have that kind of appearance are at fault, because men are black panthers." In response, Fukuda claimed that the Shukan Bunshun had distorted his comments, stating that he had never intended to defend rape, and told a parliamentary panel afterwards that rape was "a criminal act and an atrocious crime".[5][6] Waseda University ), often abbreviated to SÅdai ), is a private university in Japan. ...
Election as Prime Minister Following Abe's resignation in September 2007, Fukuda announced that he would run in the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, which would also determine the prime minister, given the LDP's majority in the House of Representatives. Fukuda received a great deal of support in his bid, including that of the LDP's largest faction, led by Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura, of which Fukuda is a member.[1] Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga, who initially had intended to run for the leadership, also backed Fukuda.[7] Fukuda's only competitor for the leadership, Taro Aso, publicly acknowledged the likelihood of his own defeat a week before the election.[8] A leadership election will be held in the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan on 23 September 2007[1] after the incumbent party leader and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe announced that he would resign on 12 September 2007. ...
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Taro Aso Taro Aso (麻ç太é AsÅ TarÅ, born September 20, 1940 in Iizuka, Fukuoka) is the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Government of Japan. ...
In the election, on September 23, Fukuda defeated Aso, receiving 330 votes against Aso's 197.[9] Fukuda was formally elected as Japan's 91st prime minister on September 25.[10] He received 338 votes, almost 100 more than necessary for a majority, in the House of Representatives; although the House of Councillors (the upper house), led by the opposition Democratic Party, elected Ichiro Ozawa over Fukuda by a margin of 133 to 106. This deadlock was then resolved in favor of the lower house's choice, according to Article 67 of the Constitution.[10][11] is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Cabinet Fukuda's cabinet was formed on September 26, 2007.[13] It was almost identical to Abe's.[14] For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ...
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Ichiro Kamoshita born January 16, 1949) is a Japanese politician and doctor, who has been serving as Minister of the Environment in Yasuo Fukudas cabinet. ...
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Shigeru Ishiba (ç³ç ´ è Ishiba Shigeru, born February 4, 1957) is Japans Minister of Defense under Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda. ...
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Shinya Izumi born August 1, 1937) is is a Japanese politician, who has been serving as chairman of National Public Safety Commission in Shinzo Abes cabinet since August 2007. ...
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Gallery Fukuda at his fundraising party on October 2004. | Fukuda and United States President George W. Bush exchange handshakes following their first meeting at the White House. | Robert M. Gates meets with Yasuo Fukuda. Dr. Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) served as Director of Central Intelligence from November 6, 1991 until January 20, 1993 and was Deputy National Security Adviser under Brent Scowcroft during the first Gulf War. ...
| Kiyoko Fukuda (wife of Yasuo Fukuda) and Laura Bush. Laura Lane Welch Bush (born November 4, 1946) is the wife of the forty-third and current President of the United States George W. Bush and is thereby the First Lady of the United States. ...
| Decorations In March of 2008, Croatian President Stjepan Mesić presented Fukuda with the Grand Order of Queen Jelena with the Sash and the Croatian Morning Star.[15] The decoration was given to Fukuda for his efforts in promoting friendly relations between Japan and Croatia.[16] Stjepan Stipe MesiÄ (born December 24, 1934) is a Croatian politician. ...
References - ^ a b c d Keiichi Yamamura and Sachiko Sakamaki, "Fukuda Challenges Aso in Race to Be Prime Minister", Bloomberg.com, September 14, 2007.
- ^ "Japan lawmakers seek to replace war shrine," Shanghai Daily, June 16, 2006.
- ^ "Rape Debate In Japan", CBS, 2003-09-02. Retrieved on 2008-01-19.
- ^ Fukuda accused of defending rape Japan Times, July 4, 2003
- ^ "Japan rape victims 'asking for it'," BBC News, July 3, 2003.
- ^ "Fukuda denies making remarks defending alleged gang rapists, Kyodo, July 8, 2003
- ^ "Japan's finance chief not to run for ruling party president", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), September 14, 2007.
- ^ "Former FM Aso acknowledges probable defeat in Japan's leadership race", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), September 16, 2007.
- ^ "Fukuda Chosen to Replace Abe as Japan's Prime Minister", VOA News, September 23, 2007.
- ^ a b LDP leader Fukuda elected prime minister. Mainichi Daily News (2007-09-25). Retrieved on 2007-09-26.
- ^ "Fukuda installed as Japanese PM", BBC News, September 25, 2007.
- ^ "Japan's new leadership sworn in", BBC News, September 26, 2007.
- ^ "Members of the Abe Cabinet". Retrieved on 2007-09-28. NB: Despite the title of the page it is indeed the list of members of Fukuda Cabinet.
- ^ Masami Ito. "Fukuda elected prime minister in Diet faceoff", The Japan Times, 2007-09-26. Retrieved on 2007-09-26.
- ^ "President Mesić meets Japanese Emperor Akihito", HINA, 2008-03-05. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ "Japan-Croatia Summit Meeting", Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet, 2008-03-05. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
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TarÅ Katsura ) (4 January 1848 - 10 October 1913), was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army, politician and three-time Prime Minister of Japan. ...
This is a Japanese name; the family name is Yamamoto Yamamoto Gonbee ) (26 November 1852â8 December 1933), also called GonnohyÅe[1], was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and the 16th (20 February 1913â16 April 1914) and 22nd (2 September 1923â7 January 1924) Prime Minister...
This is a Japanese name; the family name is Åkuma Marquis Åkuma Shigenobu 16 February 1838â10 January 1922); was a Japanese politician and the 8th (30 June 1898â8 November 1898) and 17th (16 April 1914â9 October 1916) Prime Minister of Japan. ...
Field Marshal Count Masatake Terauchi ) (5 February 1852 â3 November 1919) was Field Marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army and the 18th Prime Minister of Japan from 9 October 1916 to 29 September 1918. ...
Hara Takashi Hara Takashi (忬 February 9, 1856âNovember 4, 1921) was a Japanese politician and the 19th Prime Minister of Japan from September 29, 1918 to November 4, 1921. ...
Count Kosai Uchida ) (17 November 1865 - 12 March 1936) was a Japanese statesman and diplomat. ...
Takahashi Korekiyo Takahashi Korekiyo (髿©æ¯æ¸
Takahashi Korekiyo) (July 27, 1854âFebruary 26, 1936) was a Japanese politician and the 20th Prime Minister of Japan from November 13, 1921 to June 12, 1922. ...
KatÅ TomosaburÅ ) (22 February 1861 â 24 August 1923) was a career officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy and the 21st Prime Minister of Japan from 12 June 1922 to 24 August 1923. ...
Count Kosai Uchida ) (17 November 1865 - 12 March 1936) was a Japanese statesman and diplomat. ...
This is a Japanese name; the family name is Yamamoto Yamamoto Gonbee ) (26 November 1852â8 December 1933), also called GonnohyÅe[1], was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and the 16th (20 February 1913â16 April 1914) and 22nd (2 September 1923â7 January 1924) Prime Minister...
Count Kiyoura Keigo (清浦 奎吾 Kiyoura Keigo; February 14, 1850–November 5, 1942) was a Japanese politician and the 23rd Prime Minister of Japan from January 7, 1924 to June 11, 1924. ...
Baron KatÅ Takaaki ), (3 January 1860 - 28 January 1926) was a Japanese politician and the 24th Prime Minister of Japan from 11 June 1924 to 28 January 1926. ...
Wakatsuki ReijirÅ (è¥æ§» 礼次é Wakatsuki ReijirÅ) (March 21, 1866âNovember 20, 1949) was a Japanese politician and the 25th and 28th Prime Minister of Japan. ...
Tanaka Giichi (田中 義一 Tanaka Giichi February 5, 1866–November 20, 1949) was a Japanese politician and the 26th Prime Minister of Japan from April 20, 1927 to July 2, 1929. ...
Hamaguchi Osachi (浜口 雄幸 April 1, 1870–August 26, 1931) was a Japanese politician and the 27th Prime Minister of Japan from July 2, 1929 to April 14, 1931. ...
KijÅ«rÅ Shidehara (å¹£å åéé Shidehara KijÅ«rÅ, August 11, 1872âMarch 10, 1951) was a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the 44th Prime Minister of Japan from October 9, 1945 to May 22, 1946. ...
Hamaguchi Osachi (浜口 雄幸 April 1, 1870–August 26, 1931) was a Japanese politician and the 27th Prime Minister of Japan from July 2, 1929 to April 14, 1931. ...
Wakatsuki ReijirÅ (è¥æ§» 礼次é Wakatsuki ReijirÅ) (March 21, 1866âNovember 20, 1949) was a Japanese politician and the 25th and 28th Prime Minister of Japan. ...
Inukai Tsuyoshi (ç¬é¤ æ¯
, April 20, 1855âMay 15, 1932) was a Japanese politician and the 29th Prime Minister of Japan from December 13, 1931 to May 15, 1932. ...
Takahashi Korekiyo Takahashi Korekiyo (髿©æ¯æ¸
Takahashi Korekiyo) (July 27, 1854âFebruary 26, 1936) was a Japanese politician and the 20th Prime Minister of Japan from November 13, 1921 to June 12, 1922. ...
Makoto Saito ) (October 27, 1858âFebruary 26, 1936) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy, Governor-General of Korea from 1919 to 1927 and the 30th Prime Minister of Japan from 26 May 1932 to 8 July 1934. ...
Keisuke Okada Keisuke Okada (å²¡ç° åä» Okada Keisuke January 20, 1868âOctober 17, 1952) was a Japanese politician and the 31st Prime Minister of Japan from July 8, 1934 to March 9, 1936. ...
Keisuke Okada Keisuke Okada (å²¡ç° åä» Okada Keisuke January 20, 1868âOctober 17, 1952) was a Japanese politician and the 31st Prime Minister of Japan from July 8, 1934 to March 9, 1936. ...
Koki Hirota (åºç° 弿¯
Hirota KÅki, February 14, 1878âDecember 23, 1948) was a Japanese politician and the 32nd Prime Minister of Japan from March 9, 1936 to February 2, 1937. ...
Senjuro Hayashi in army uniform Hayashi SenjÅ«rÅ (æ éåé Hayashi SenjÅ«rÅ, February 23, 1876âFebruary 4, 1943) was Imperial Japanese Army commander of the Joseon Army in Korea during the Mukden Incident and the invasion of Manchuria, and a Japanese politician and the 33rd Prime Minister of Japan from February...
Fumimaro Konoe Prince Fumimaro Konoe (è¿è¡{è¡ in Shinjitai} æéº¿ Konoe Fumimaro) (sometimes Konoye, October 12, 1891âDecember 16, 1945) was a Japanese politician and the 34th (June 4, 1937âJanuary 5, 1939), 38th (July 22, 1940âJuly 18, 1941) and 39th (July 18, 1941âOctober 18, 1941) Prime Minister of Japan. ...
This is a Japanese name; the family name is Hiranuma Baron Hiranuma Kiichiro ) (28 September 1867 - 22 August 1952) was a prominent pre-World War II right-wing Japanese politician and the 35th Prime Minister of Japan from 5 January 1939 to 30 August 1939. ...
Nobuyuki Abe Nobuyuki Abe (阿部 信行 Abe Nobuyuki, November 24, 1875–September 7, 1953) was a Japanese soldier and politician, and was the 36th Prime Minister of Japan from August 30, 1939 to January 16, 1940. ...
Mitsumasa Yonai (ç±³å
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æ¿ Yonai Mitsumasa; March 2, 1880âApril 20, 1948) was a Japanese politician and the 37th Prime Minister of Japan from January 16, 1940 to July 22, 1940. ...
Fumimaro Konoe Prince Fumimaro Konoe (è¿è¡{è¡ in Shinjitai} æéº¿ Konoe Fumimaro) (sometimes Konoye, October 12, 1891âDecember 16, 1945) was a Japanese politician and the 34th (June 4, 1937âJanuary 5, 1939), 38th (July 22, 1940âJuly 18, 1941) and 39th (July 18, 1941âOctober 18, 1941) Prime Minister of Japan. ...
Hideki Tojo (KyÅ«jitai: æ±æ¢ è±æ©; Shinjitai: æ±æ¡ è±æ©; ) (December 30, 1884 â December 23, 1948) was a General in the Imperial Japanese Army and the 40th Prime Minister of Japan during much of World War II, from October 18, 1941 to July 22, 1944. ...
Kuniaki Koiso (å°ç£¯ åæ Koiso Kuniaki, March 22, 1880âNovember 3, 1950) was the 41st Prime Minister of Japan from July 22, 1944 to April 7, 1945. ...
This is a Japanese name; the family name is Suzuki Baron KantarÅ Suzuki , 18 January 1868 - 17 April 1948) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and 42nd Prime Minister of Japan from 7 April 1945 to 17 August 1945. ...
Prince Higashikuni (Naruhiko) of Japan (æ±ä¹
é ç¨å½¦ Higashikuni Naruhiko, also Higashikuni no miya Naruhiko Å (æ±ä¹
éå®® ç¨å½¦ç)) (3 December 1887 â 26 January 1990) was the 43rd Prime Minister of Japan from 17 August 1945 to 9 October 1945, a period of 54 days. ...
KijÅ«rÅ Shidehara (å¹£å åéé Shidehara KijÅ«rÅ, August 11, 1872âMarch 10, 1951) was a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the 44th Prime Minister of Japan from October 9, 1945 to May 22, 1946. ...
This is a Japanese name; the family name is Yoshida Shigeru Yoshida ), September 22, 1878âOctober 20, 1967, was a Japanese diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1946 to 1947 and from 1948 to 1954. ...
Tetsu Katayama (片山 哲 Katayama Tetsu, July 28, 1887 - May 30, 1978) was a Japanese politician and the 46th Prime Minister from May 24, 1947 to March 10, 1948. ...
Hitoshi Ashida (芦田均 Ashida Hitoshi, November 15, 1887 – June 20, 1959) was a Japanese politician and the 47th Prime Minister of Japan, holding the office from March 10, 1948 to October 15, 1948. ...
This is a Japanese name; the family name is Yoshida Shigeru Yoshida ), September 22, 1878âOctober 20, 1967, was a Japanese diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1946 to 1947 and from 1948 to 1954. ...
Ichiro Hatoyama IchirÅ Hatoyama (鳩山 ä¸é Hatoyama IchirÅ, born January 1, 1883 in Tokyo, died March 7, 1959) was a Japanese politician and the 52nd, 53rd and 54th Prime Minister of Japan, serving terms from December 10, 1954 to March 19, 1955, from then to November 22, 1955, and from then to...
Ishibashi Tanzan (石橋 湛山 Ishibashi Tanzan, also referred as Tanzan Ishibashi September 25, 1884–April 25, 1973) was a Japanese journalist and politician. ...
Nobusuke Kishi Nobusuke Kishi (岸 ä¿¡ä» Kishi Nobusuke, November 13, 1896âAugust 7, 1987) was a Japanese politician and the 56th and 57th Prime Minister of Japan from February 25, 1957 to June 12, 1958 and from then to July 19, 1960. ...
Ishibashi Tanzan (石橋 湛山 Ishibashi Tanzan, also referred as Tanzan Ishibashi September 25, 1884–April 25, 1973) was a Japanese journalist and politician. ...
Nobusuke Kishi Nobusuke Kishi (岸 ä¿¡ä» Kishi Nobusuke, November 13, 1896âAugust 7, 1987) was a Japanese politician and the 56th and 57th Prime Minister of Japan from February 25, 1957 to June 12, 1958 and from then to July 19, 1960. ...
Hayato Ikeda Hayato Ikeda (æ± ç° å人 Ikeda Hayato; December 3, 1899âAugust 13, 1965) born in Hiroshima Prefecture, was a Japanese politician and the 58th, 59th and 60th Prime Minister of Japan from July 19, 1960 to December 8, 1960, to December 9, 1963, and to November 9, 1964 respectively. ...
SatÅ negotiated with U.S. president Richard M. Nixon for the repatriation of Okinawa. ...
Kakuei Tanaka (ç°ä¸ è§æ Tanaka Kakuei May 4, 1918âDecember 16, 1993) was a Japanese politician and the 64th and 65th Prime Minister of Japan from July 7, 1972 to December 22, 1972 and from December 22, 1972 to December 9, 1974 respectively. ...
Takeo Miki (三木 武夫 Miki Takeo March 17, 1907–November 4, 1988) was a Japanese politician and the 66th Prime Minister of Japan. ...
Takeo Fukuda Takeo Fukuda (ç¦ç° 赳夫 Fukuda Takeo January 14, 1905âJuly 5, 1995) was a Japanese politician and the 67th Prime Minister of Japan from December 24, 1976 to December 7, 1978. ...
Masayoshi Åhira Masayoshi Ohira (大平 æ£è³ Åhira Masayoshi March 12, 1910âJune 12, 1980) was a Japanese politician and the 68th and 69th Prime Minister of Japan from December 7, 1978 to June 12, 1980. ...
Masayoshi Ito (1913 - 1994) was a Japanese political figure. ...
Zenko Suzuki ZenkÅ Suzuki (é´æ¨ å幸 Suzuki ZenkÅ; January 11, 1911âJuly 19, 2004) was a Japanese politician and the 70th Prime Minister of Japan from July 17, 1980 to November 27, 1982. ...
Yasuhiro Nakasone (䏿½æ ¹ åº·å¼ Nakasone Yasuhiro, b. ...
Noboru Takeshita Noboru Takeshita (ç«¹ä¸ ç» Takeshita Noboru, February 26, 1924âJune 19, 2000) was a Japanese politician and the 74th Prime Minister of Japan from November 6, 1987 to June 3, 1989. ...
SÅsuke Uno (å®é å®ä½ Uno SÅsuke August 27, 1922âMay 19, 1998) was a Japanese politician and the 75th Prime Minister of Japan from June 3, 1989 to August 10, 1989. ...
Toshiki Kaifu Toshiki Kaifu (æµ·é¨ ä¿æ¨¹; born Dr Adam Liew on January 2, 1931) is a Japanese politician who was the 76th and 77th Prime Minister of Japan from 1989 to 1991. ...
Kiichi Miyazawa , October 8, 1919âJune 28, 2007) was a Japanese politician and the 78th Prime Minister from November 5, 1991 to August 9, 1993. ...
Morihiro Hosokawa (ç´°å· è·ç
Hosokawa Morihiro, born January 14, 1938) is a Japanese politician who was the 79th Prime Minister of Japan from August 9, 1993 to April 28, 1994. ...
Tsutomu Hata (羽田 孜 Hata Tsutomu, b. ...
Tomiichi Murayama Tomiichi Murayama (æå±± å¯å¸ Murayama Tomiichi, born March 3, 1924) was the 81st Prime Minister of Japan from June 30, 1994 to January 11, 1996 and was replaced by Ryutaro Hashimoto. ...
Ryutaro Hashimoto (æ©æ¬é¾å¤ªé Hashimoto RyÅ«tarÅ, July 29, 1937 - July 1, 2006) was a Japanese politician who served as the 82nd and 83rd Prime Minister of Japan from January 11, 1996 to July 30, 1998. ...
Keizo Obuchi Keizo Obuchi (å°æ¸æµä¸; Obuchi KeizÅ June 25, 1937âMay 14, 2000) was a Japanese politician and the 84th Prime Minister of Japan from July 30, 1998 to April 5, 2000. ...
Mikio Aoki (青木幹雄) is a Japanese politician. ...
Keizo Obuchi Keizo Obuchi (å°æ¸æµä¸; Obuchi KeizÅ June 25, 1937âMay 14, 2000) was a Japanese politician and the 84th Prime Minister of Japan from July 30, 1998 to April 5, 2000. ...
Yoshiro Mori Yoshiro Mori (森 åæ Mori YoshirÅ, born July 14, 1937) is a Japanese politician who served as the 85th and 86th Prime Minister of Japan from April 5, 2000 to April 26, 2001. ...
Junichiro Koizumi , born January 8, 1942) is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006. ...
Shinzo Abe , ; born 21 September 1954) is the current Prime Minister of Japan, elected by a special session of the National Diet on 26 September 2006. ...
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