Tsutomu Hata

ModernPoliticianJapan1935 — ?

Shortest-serving Japanese PM post-Hosokawa.

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Quick Facts

Born

1935

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)29

Total Score35.4

Tsutomu Hata — Complete Timeline

1993 AD

Formation of the Japan Renewal PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Hata co-founded the Japan Renewal Party (Shinseito) with Ichiro Ozawa after leaving the LDP. This party was a key component of the anti-LDP coalition that briefly ended LDP rule, marking a major realignment in Japanese politics.

Party FormationPolitical RealignmentAnti-LDP Coalition

Impact: national

Resignation as Foreign MinisterPolitical Action

Hata resigned as Foreign Minister in the Morihiro Hosokawa cabinet, citing differences over political reform. His resignation weakened the coalition government and contributed to its eventual collapse.

Cabinet ResignationPolitical ReformCoalition

Impact: national

1994 AD

Shortest Postwar Prime MinistershipPolitical Action◆ Major

Hata served as Prime Minister for 64 days from April to June 1994, the shortest tenure of any Japanese prime minister in the postwar period. His minority government collapsed after the Socialist Party withdrew from the coalition, leading to a snap election.

Prime MinistershipCoalition GovernmentPolitical Instability

Impact: national