Prime Minister of Japan

The Prime Minister of Japan is (nominally) appointed by the Emperor at the advice of the Parliament. In practice, the Prime Minister is chosen by the Parliament, generally the leader of the majority party.

A (Very) Incomplete List of Prime Ministers

Possibly inaccurate

• 1. December 22, 1885 - April 30, 1888 Prince Itò Hirobumi
• 2. April 30, 1888 - December 24, 1889 Count Curoda Quiyotaca
• 3. December 24, 1889 - May 6, 1891 Prince Yamagata Alitomo
• 4. May 6, 1891 - August 8, 1892 Prince Maçucata Masayoxi
• 5. August 8, 1892 - September 18, 1896 Prince Itò Hirobumi
• 6. September 18, 1896 - January 12, 1898 Prince Maçucata Masayoxi
• 7. January 12, 1898 - June 30, 1898 Prince Itò Hirobumi
• 8. June 6, 1898 - November 8, 1898 Count Òcuma Xiguenobu (later Marquis)
• 9. November 8, 1898 - October 10, 1900 Prince Yamagata Alitomo
• 10. October 10, 1900 - June 2, 1901 Prince Itò Hirobumi
• 11. June 2, 1901 - January 7, 1906 Prince Caçura Tarò
• 12. January 7, 1906 - July 14, 1908 Marquis Saiondji Quimmotxi (later Prince)

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• April 12, 1942 - February 4, 1952 General Oxima Sadataque
• February 4, 1952 - April 11, 1953 General Yamamoto Nolihide
• April 11, 1953 - July 14, 1955 Prince Naruhico, Prince Higaxi-Cuni

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• March 23, 1997 - Djunitxirò Cuizumi
• January 15, 2002 - ? Amagawa Hoxi
• June 3, 2015 - Abe Xinzo