Tarō Asō

ModernPoliticianJapan1940 — ?

Japanese prime minister and finance minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1940

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score45.6

Tarō Asō — Complete Timeline

2008 AD

Elected Prime Minister of JapanPolitical Action◆ Major

Asō was elected as Prime Minister of Japan after winning the LDP leadership election. He succeeded Yasuo Fukuda and formed a cabinet during the global financial crisis.

JapanPrime MinisterLDP

Impact: national

2009 AD

Implemented economic stimulus packageReform◆ Major

Asō's government enacted a 15.4 trillion yen economic stimulus package to combat the global financial crisis. The measures included cash handouts to households, tax cuts, and public works spending.

JapanEconomic StimulusFinancial Crisis

Impact: nationalconstructive

Lost general election to DPJPolitical Action◆ Major

Asō's LDP suffered a historic defeat in the 2009 general election, losing to the Democratic Party of Japan. This ended the LDP's nearly unbroken 54-year hold on power, and Asō resigned as party leader.

JapanElectionLDP Defeat

Impact: nationaltragic

2012 AD

Appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Finance MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Asō was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He served in this role from 2012 to 2021, implementing Abenomics policies including aggressive monetary easing and fiscal stimulus.

JapanFinance MinisterAbenomics

Impact: national