Yukio Hatoyama
'Godmother' of 'Japan's Kennedys' dies
Feb 11, 2013 22:28 EST
The mother of former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama, who was dubbed the "Godmother" of a powerful political and business clan, has died. She was 90.
Japan manufacturers make big emissions cuts: survey
Jan 27, 2013 03:04 EST
Japan's big manufacturers reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 15 percent annually on average over the past five years compared to 1990, according to a survey published in the Nikkei daily.
Japan ready to ditch target for emissions cut: govt
Jan 24, 2013 04:01 EST
Japan is likely to abandon an ambitious pledge to slash greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter, the top government spokesman said on Thursday.
China media seize on Japan ex-PM's memorial visit
Jan 18, 2013 03:28 EST
China's state-run media on Friday seized on an apology by former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama during a visit to a wartime atrocity memorial, amid tense relations between the two countries.
US hopes for progress on Okinawa base issue
Dec 18, 2012 18:27 EST
A US official voiced hope Tuesday for progress in the new year in a long-running dispute over a military base in Japan after voters swept conservative Shinzo Abe back into power.
Hawk's return in Japan heartens US
Dec 17, 2012 22:10 EST
The return of conservative leader Shinzo Abe in Japan has raised hopes in Washington for closer security ties, although US officials hope he keeps a lid on his more strident views.
Japan ex-PM dubbed 'The Alien' to leave politics
Nov 21, 2012 12:06 EST
Former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama said Wednesday he would retire from politics at next month's election and leave the party he founded.
Japan needs strong govt to handle China row: media
Nov 18, 2012 01:23 EST
Japan needs a strong government to handle rows with China and South Korea as the world is losing patience with the county's revolving door politics, a major daily said on Sunday ahead of next month's polls.
Japan PM has decided on poll date: reports
Nov 13, 2012 03:14 EST
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has decided to dissolve Japan's parliament as early as Friday, with an election possibly next month, media said Tuesday, in a move likely to unseat him from power.
Japan PM 'has decided' on polls: reports
Nov 13, 2012 01:14 EST
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has decided to dissolve Japan's parliament as early as Friday, with an election possibly next month, media said Tuesday, a move likely to unseat him from power.
Ex-PM joins Japan's mass anti-nuclear rally
Jul 20, 2012 11:33 EDT
An ex-prime minister joined a weekly mass rally outside his former official residence Friday to protest against the restart of nuclear power generation in post-disaster Japan.
US to pull 9,000 Marines from southern Japan
Apr 27, 2012 03:39 EDT
The United States said Friday it would pull 9,000 Marines out of Japan as it seeks to ease a long-running standoff over the future of its huge military presence in one of its top Asian allies.
US to move 9,000 Marines from southern Japan
Apr 26, 2012 23:29 EDT
The United States is to shift 9,000 Marines out of Japan in a move Washington hopes will ease sometimes fractious relations with its ally over the huge American military presence.
US, Japan to announce deal on base stalemate
Apr 26, 2012 18:21 EDT
The United States and Japan have reached a deal to break a long stalemate on a military base in Okinawa, taking up a key impediment in ties days ahead of a summit, a senior US official said Thursday.
Japan's 'Shadow Shogun' not guilty of money scandal
Apr 26, 2012 01:28 EDT
One of the most powerful men in Japanese politics was found not guilty of a major funding scandal, paving the way for a possible showdown with the ruling party leadership.
Japan's 'Shadow Shogun' not guilty of money scandal
Apr 25, 2012 22:56 EDT
One of the most powerful men in Japanese politics was found not guilty of a major funding scandal, paving the way for a possible showdown with the ruling party leadership.
Japan's 'Shadow Shogun' to hear trial verdict
Apr 25, 2012 09:02 EDT
One of the biggest figures in Japan's political scene is set to hear his fate on Thursday when a court delivers its verdict on a years-old funding scandal.
Japan tells off ex-PM Hatoyama over Iran visit
Apr 09, 2012 11:16 EDT
Japan on Monday gave one of its former prime ministers a ticking off over a "personal" visit to Iran where he apparently said the IAEA was not being fair to Tehran over its nuclear programme.
Iran opposes A-bomb, Ahmadinejad tells Japan ex-PM
Apr 08, 2012 12:04 EDT
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stressed to visiting former Japanese premier Yukio Hatoyama on Sunday that Tehran opposes nuclear weapons, his official website reported.
Iran tells ex-Japan PM it will stand by nuclear rights
Apr 07, 2012 13:07 EDT
Iran on Saturday told visiting former Japanese premier Yukio Hatoyama that it will pursue its controversial nuclear programme despite "restrictions," and hopes upcoming talks with world powers will lead "towards trust building," media reported.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Yukio Hatoyama 鳩山 由紀夫 | |
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| Assumed office 16 September 2009 | |
| Monarch | Akihito |
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| Deputy | Naoto Kan |
| Preceded by | Taro Aso |
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Member of the Japanese House of Representatives for the 9th Hokkaidō District
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| Assumed office 23 June 1986 | |
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| Born | 11 February 1947 Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan |
| Political party | Democratic Party (1998–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Democratic Party (Before 1993) New Party Sakigake (1993–1996) Democratic Party[1] (1996–1998) |
| Spouse(s) | Miyuki Hatoyama (1975–present) |
| Children | Kiichiro Hatoyama |
| Alma mater | University of Tokyo Stanford University |
| Profession | Engineer, Professor, Politician |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Website | http://www.hatoyama.gr.jp/ |
