Naoto Kan

ModernPoliticianJapan1946 — ?

Japanese prime minister during Fukushima disaster.

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Quick Facts

Born

1946

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score48.9

Naoto Kan — Complete Timeline

2010 AD

Elected Prime Minister of JapanPolitical Action◆ Major

Kan was elected as Prime Minister of Japan after Yukio Hatoyama resigned. He succeeded Hatoyama as leader of the Democratic Party of Japan and formed a cabinet focused on fiscal reform and reducing the national debt.

JapanPrime MinisterDPJ

Impact: national

2011 AD

Announced phase-out of nuclear powerReform◆ Major

Kan announced a policy to phase out nuclear power in Japan by the 2030s. This decision followed the Fukushima disaster and marked a major shift in Japan's energy policy, though it was later reversed by subsequent governments.

JapanNuclear PowerEnergy Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive

Managed response to Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disasterPolitical Action◆ Major

Kan led Japan's response to the Fukushima nuclear disaster triggered by the T

JapanFukushimaNuclear Disaster

Impact: globaltragic

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Kan resigned as Prime Minister after facing criticism over his handling of the Fukushima disaster and declining approval ratings. He was succeeded by Yoshihiko Noda.

JapanResignationFukushima

Impact: nationaltragic