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| Majority | 118,517 (62. The 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 Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. is the current of Japan, and the 125th Emperor according to Japan's traditional order of succession. In Japan, the is the Minister of State charged with directing the Cabinet Secretariat Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006 is a Japanese Politician who is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and the House of Representatives of the Diet (parliament is a Japanese Politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature The is the Lower house of the Diet of Japan. The House of Councillors of Japan is the Upper house. WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located in the northwest corner of the Kantō region on 83%) |
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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. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1900. WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located in the northwest corner of the Kantō region on For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The, frequently abbreviated to LDP or, is a Centre right, conservative, Political party and the largest party in Japan. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The 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 The, frequently abbreviated to LDP or, is a Centre right, conservative, Political party and the largest party in Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. He was appointed to both posts in September 2007, following Shinzo Abe's abrupt resignation.
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. In Japan, the is the Minister of State charged with directing the Cabinet Secretariat is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006 [1] He is the first son of a former Japanese Prime Minister (Takeo Fukuda) to also take up the post. was a Japanese Politician and the 67th Prime Minister of Japan from December 24, 1976 to December 7, 1978.
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Early life
Fukuda was born in Takasaki, Gunma, the eldest son of politician (later the 67th Prime Minister) Takeo Fukuda. is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1900. was a Japanese Politician and the 67th Prime Minister of Japan from December 24, 1976 to December 7, 1978. [1] He grew up in Setagaya, Tokyo, attending Azabu High School and graduating from Waseda University in 1959 with a degree in economics. is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood within the ward referred to as "Azabu" is a private boys' school located in the Azabu district of Minato, Tokyo Japan. often abbreviated to, is one of the top universities in Japan.
After university, he joined Maruzen Petroleum (now part of the Cosmo Oil Company). is a Japanese Petrochemical company History Cosmo traces its corporate roots to Maruzen Petroleum (丸善石油株式会社 a company established He was only minimally involved in politics over the next seventeen years, working his way up to section chief as a typical Japanese "salaryman". refers to someone whose income is Salary based particularly those working for corporations He was posted to the United States from 1962 to 1964. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
While his father Takeo Fukuda was prime minister from 1976 to 1978, Yasuo became a political secretary. was a Japanese Politician and the 67th Prime Minister of Japan from December 24, 1976 to December 7, 1978. From 1978 to 1989, he was a director of the Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs, serving as a trustee from 1986 onward.
Political career
Fukuda ran for the House of Representatives in 1990 and won a seat. The is the Lower house of the Diet of Japan. The House of Councillors of Japan is the Upper house. [1] He was elected deputy director of the Liberal Democratic Party in 1997 and became Chief Cabinet Secretary to Yoshiro Mori in October 2000. The, frequently abbreviated to LDP or, is a Centre right, conservative, Political party and the largest party in Japan. He resigned his position as Chief Cabinet Secretary on May 7, 2004 amid a large political scandal related to the Japanese pension system. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
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. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Instead, Shinzo Abe succeeded Junichiro Koizumi as leader of the LDP and Prime Minister of Japan. is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2001 to 2006 The 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
One of his most noted policy goals is to end prime ministerial visits to Yasukuni Shrine. is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to the Kami (spirits of Soldiers In June 2006, Fukuda joined 134 other lawmakers in proposing a secular alternative to the shrine, citing constitutional concerns. [2]
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 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[3], according to an article in the weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun. Rape, also referred to as Sexual assault, is an Assault by a person involving Sexual intercourse with or Sexual penetration of another person often abbreviated to, is one of the top universities in Japan. or its shortened form, was a notorious Japanese Rape Club. Its leader was. established in 1923 is a Japanese Publishing company known for its leading monthly magazine Bungeishunjū. [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]
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. A leadership election was held in the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan on 23 September 2007 after the incumbent party leader and Prime 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. is a Japanese politician He is a member of the House of Representatives of Japan and a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. [1] Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga, who initially had intended to run for the leadership, also backed Fukuda. is a Japanese politician and a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. [7] Fukuda's only competitor for the leadership, Taro Aso, publicly acknowledged the likelihood of his own defeat a week before the election. is the current Prime Minister of Japan, having taken office on September 24, 2008. [8]
In the election, on September 23, Fukuda defeated Aso, receiving 330 votes against Aso's 197. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English [9] Fukuda was formally elected as Japan's 91st prime minister on September 25. This article is about the government position For other uses see Prime Minister (disambiguation. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France [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. The is the Upper house of the Diet of Japan. The House of Representatives is the Lower house. The is a liberal Political party in Japan founded in 1998 by the merger of several smaller parties (born June 24, 1942) is a Japanese politician Formerly a chief secretary of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP he later defected from the LDP and he This deadlock was then resolved in favor of the lower house's choice, according to Article 67 of the Constitution. The has been the founding legal document of Japan since 1947 The constitution provides for a Parliamentary system of government and guarantees certain fundamental rights [10][11]
Fukuda and his cabinet were formally sworn in by Emperor Akihito on September 26. is the current of Japan, and the 125th Emperor according to Japan's traditional order of succession. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a [12]
Refueling debate
One of the major issues during Fukuda's first months in office was the status of Japan's Indian Ocean refueling mission. After the September 11th terrorist attacks and the subsequent invasion of Afghanistan, the Diet passed a bill that allowed Japanese oil tankers to provide fuel for American ships involved in military operations. When Fukuda became Prime Minister he vowed to continue the mission, this despite the fact that the DPJ which opposed the authorization bill now had a majority in the upper house. After several months of debate and aborted attempts at compromise the upper house rejected the a bill to continue the mission. However, the bill ultimately became law as Fukuda used the LDP's 2/3 majority in the lower house to win successful passage for the bill.
Censure motion
On June 11, 2008, a non-binding censure motion was passed by parliament's opposition-controlled upper house against Yasuo Fukuda. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common A non-binding resolution is a written motion adopted by a Deliberative body that cannot progress into a Law. Not to be confused with Censor, Censer or Sensor. Censure (ˈsɛnʃəɹ is a process by which a formal Reprimand Filed by the Democratic Party of Japan and two other parties, it was the first censure motion against a prime minister under Japan's post-war constitution. Ahead of the G8 summit, it attacked his handling of domestic issues including an unpopular medical plan and called for a snap election or his resignation. On Thursday, June 12, a motion of confidence was passed by the lower house's ruling coalition to counter the censure. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. A Motion of Confidence is a motion of support proposed by a government in a Parliament or other assembly of elected representatives to give members of parliament (or [13][14][15][16]
Cabinet
Fukuda's cabinet was formed on September 26, 2007. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [17] It was almost identical to Abe's. [18] Since his administration started in September, their approval rating has continually dropped. According to Asahi Shimbun newspaper, in late April the disapproval rating of the Cabinet was 60 percent and the approval rating 25 percent. The is the second most circulated out of the five national Newspapers in Japan; the other four are the Yomiuri Shimbun, the Mainichi Shimbun [19]
| Secretary | Nobutaka Machimura |
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| Internal Affairs | Hiroya Masuda |
| Justice | Kunio Hatoyama |
| Foreign Affairs | Masahiko Komura |
| Finance | Fukushiro Nukaga |
| Education | Kisaburo Tokai |
| Health | Yoichi Masuzoe |
| Agriculture | Masatoshi Wakabayashi |
| Economy | Akira Amari |
| Land | Tetsuzo Fuyushiba |
| Environment | Ichiro Kamoshita |
| Defense | Shigeru Ishiba |
| Public Safety, Disaster Prevention |
Shinya Izumi |
| Economic Policy | Hiroko Ota |
| Financial Services, Administrative Reform |
Yoshimi Watanabe |
| Okinawa and Northern Territories, Technology Policy, Regulatory Reform |
Fumio Kishida |
| Population, Youth and Gender Equality | Yoko Kamikawa |
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 Fukuda (left) and United States President George W. Bush (right) exchange handshakes following their joint statement at the White House, November 16, 2007. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. |
 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. Robert Michael Gates (born September 25 1943) is currently serving as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense. |
 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 |
Decorations
In March 2008, Croatian President Stjepan Mesić presented Fukuda with the Grand Order of Queen Jelena with the Sash and the Croatian Morning Star. Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between Stjepan "Stipe" Mesić (born December 24, 1934) is a Croatian politician The Grand Order of Queen Jelena (Croatian Velered kraljice Jelene) or more fully the Grand Order of Queen Jelena with Sash and Morning Star ( [20] The decoration was given to Fukuda for his efforts in promoting friendly relations between Japan and Croatia. [21]
References
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- ^ "Japan lawmakers seek to replace war shrine," Shanghai Daily, June 16, 2006. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ "Rape Debate In Japan", CBS, 2003-09-02. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Retrieved on 2008-01-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy.
- ^ Fukuda accused of defending rape Japan Times, July 4, 2003
- ^ "Japan rape victims 'asking for it'," BBC News, July 3, 2003. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ "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. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ "Former FM Aso acknowledges probable defeat in Japan's leadership race", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), September 16, 2007. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ "Fukuda Chosen to Replace Abe as Japan's Prime Minister", VOA News, September 23, 2007. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ a b LDP leader Fukuda elected prime minister. Mainichi Daily News (2007-09-25). The is one of the major Newspapers in Japan, published by. History The history of the Mainichi Shinbun begins with founding of two papers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Retrieved on 2007-09-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
- ^ "Fukuda installed as Japanese PM", BBC News, September 25, 2007. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France
- ^ "Japan's new leadership sworn in", BBC News, September 26, 2007. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ news.bbc.co.uk, Censure passed against Japan PM
- ^ afp.google.com, Japan PM humiliated by parliament
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- ^ Masami Ito. "Fukuda elected prime minister in Diet faceoff", The Japan Times, 2007-09-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Retrieved on 2007-09-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a
- ^ "Support rate for Fukuda plummets to 25%", The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved on 2008-04-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ "President Mesić meets Japanese Emperor Akihito", HINA, 2008-03-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Retrieved on 2008-03-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing
- ^ "Japan-Croatia Summit Meeting", Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet, 2008-03-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Retrieved on 2008-03-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing
See also
- Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-IV), 2008. is a conference held every five years in Tokyo, Japan, with the objective "to promote high-level policy dialogue between African leaders and development partners
External links
- Smith: Fukuda, A Moderate Japanese Prime Minister Council on Foreign Relations
- (Japanese) Official website
- http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?Itemid=31&id=802&option=com_content&task=view
- http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0XPQ/is_2008_Jan_14/ai_n24270128
| House of Representatives of Japan | ||
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| Preceded by Takeo Fukuda Yasuhiro Nakasone Keizo Obuchi Tsuruo Yamaguchi |
Representative for Gunma 3rd District (multi-member) 1990 – 1996 |
Succeeded by Office abolished |
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Representative for Gunma 4th District 1996 – present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Shinzo Abe |
Prime Minister of Japan 2007 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Angela Merkel Germany |
Chair of the G8 2008 |
Succeeded by Silvio Berlusconi Italy |
| Preceded by Hidenao Nakagawa |
Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan 2000 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Hiroyuki Hosoda |
| Preceded by Hidenao Nakagawa |
Minister for Okinawa Development 2000 |
Succeeded by Ryutaro Hashimoto |
| New title | Minister of State for Gender Equality and Social Affairs 2001 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Kuniko Inoguchi |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Shinzo Abe |
President of the Liberal Democratic Party 2007 – present |
Incumbent |
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