Yukio Hatoyama

ModernPoliticianJapan1947 — ?

Japanese prime minister from the DPJ.

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Quick Facts

Born

1947

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)69

Legacy (20%)51

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score54.4

Yukio Hatoyama — Complete Timeline

2009 AD

Elected Prime Minister of JapanPolitical Action◆ Major

Hatoyama was elected as Prime Minister of Japan after leading the Democratic Party of Japan to a landslide victory in the 2009 general election. He became the first DPJ prime minister, ending LDP dominance.

JapanPrime MinisterDPJ

Impact: national

Proposed East Asian CommunityPolitical Action◆ Major

Hatoyama proposed the creation of an East Asian Community, a regional integration framework. The proposal aimed to reduce Japan's reliance on the US and strengthen ties with China and South Korea, but faced opposition from Washington.

JapanForeign PolicyEast Asia

Impact: regionalconstructive

2010 AD

Resigned over Futenma base disputePolitical Action◆ Major

Hatoyama resigned as Prime Minister after failing to relocate the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma off Okinawa. His promise to move the base outside the prefecture was broken, leading to loss of public trust and coalition partner support.

JapanOkinawaUS Bases

Impact: nationaltragic