Toshiki Kaifu

ModernPoliticianJapan1931 — ?

Japanese PM during Gulf War, dispatched minesweepers.

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Quick Facts

Born

1931

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)17

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score49.4

Toshiki Kaifu — Complete Timeline

1990 AD

Failed UN Peace Cooperation BillPolitical Action◆ Major

Kaifu's government proposed the United Nations Peace Cooperation Bill to allow SDF personnel to participate in UN peacekeeping operations. The bill was withdrawn after fierce opposition from the Socialist Party and public protests, marking a major political defeat.

PeacekeepingLegislationPolitical Failure

Impact: national

1991 AD

Gulf War Minesweeper DispatchWar◆ Major

As Prime Minister, Kaifu authorized the dispatch of Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Persian Gulf after the Gulf War ceasefire. This was Japan's first overseas military deployment since World War II, breaking a long-standing taboo and sparking domestic debate.

Gulf WarMilitary DispatchPostwar Japan

Impact: national

Resignation as LDP PresidentPolitical Action

Kaifu lost the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election to Kiichi Miyazawa. His resignation ended his tenure as Prime Minister after two years, triggered by internal party dissatisfaction with his leadership style and the failed peace bill.

LDP PoliticsResignationParty Leadership

Impact: national