Fumio Kishida

ModernPoliticianJapan1957 — ?

Current Japanese prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1957

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)29

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)57

Total Score51.8

Fumio Kishida — Complete Timeline

2021 AD

Announced new capitalism policyReform◆ Major

Kishida unveiled a 'new capitalism' economic policy aiming to redistribute wealth and promote growth. The plan included raising wages, increasing investment in green technology, and addressing income inequality in Japan.

JapanEconomic PolicyNew Capitalism

Impact: nationalconstructive

Elected Prime Minister of JapanPolitical Action◆ Major

Kishida was elected as Prime Minister of Japan after winning the LDP leadership election. He succeeded Yoshihide Suga and formed a cabinet focused on economic recovery and COVID-19 response.

JapanPrime MinisterLDP

Impact: national

2022 AD

Assassination of Shinzo AbePolitical Action◆ Major

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech in Nara. Kishida, as sitting prime minister, led the government's response, including security reviews and a state funeral for Abe.

JapanAssassinationAbe

Impact: nationaltragic