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	List of Prime Ministers of Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During this interval, Privy Council chairman Kuroda Kiyotaka was the interim prime minister.
		During this interval, Foreign Affairs minister Uchida Yasuya was the interim prime minister.
		During this interval, Cabinet Secretariat chairman Masayoshi Ito was the interim prime minister.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Prime_Ministers_of_Japan (249 words)

	Prime Minister of Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Prime Minister is the head of the Cabinet and appoints and dismisses the Ministers of State.
		The Prime Minister must resign if the House of Representatives adopts a motion of no confidence or defeats a vote of confidence, unless the House of Representatives is dissolved within ten days.
		Theoretically, the Prime Minister is very powerful, with a role most similar to the German chancellor and even greater because of Japan's unitary form of government.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Japan (537 words)

	Prime Minister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 pl1.cs.utk.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Prime Minister is often, but not always, a member of parliament and is expected with other ministers to ensure the passage of bills through the legislature.
		While the modern office of Prime Minister developed in the UK the first actual usage of the word Prime Minister or Premiere Minstre was used by Cardinal Richelieu, when, in 1624 he was named to head the royal council as prime minister of France.
		The Prime Minister is formally the presiding minister of the Privy Council and the cabinet.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Prime_Minister (2988 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of Prime Ministers of Japan
		Japan has a parliamentary government, which consists of three branches: the administration (executive) branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch.
		The Prime Minister of Japan (å†…é–£ç·ç†å¤§è‡£ Naikaku sÅri daijin) is the English political nomenclature of the head of government of Japan, although the literal translation is Prime Minister of the Cabinet.
		Shigeru Yoshida (吉田茂; Yoshida Shigeru, September 22, 1878–October 20, 1967) was the Prime Minister of Japan from 1946 to 1947 and from 1948 to 1954.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-Prime-Ministers-of-Japan (6725 words)

	Japan - Free net encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Japan's medieval era was characterized by the emergence of a ruling class of warriors, the samurai.
		Japan is a member state of the United Nations and a non-permanent member of the Security Council; it is currently one of the "G4 nations" seeking permanent membership.
		Japan maintains one of the world's largest fishing fleets and accounts for nearly 15% of the global catch, prompting some claims that Japan's fishing is leading to depletion in fish stocks such as tuna.
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	Prime Minister of Japan - TheBestLinks.com - Emperor of Japan, Politics of Japan, Runoff voting, 1946, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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		The Prime Minister is appointed by the Emperor after being designated by the Diet from among its members, and must enjoy the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office.
		The Prime Minister is the head of the Cabinet of Japan and appoints and dismisses the Ministers of State.
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	Official website of Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet
		Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi held a meeting with the Hon.
		Baldwin Spencer, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, one of the island nations in the Caribbean Sea, Central America.
		Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visited Okinawa from May 26 to May 27 in order to attend the Fourth Japan-Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Summit Meeting (PALM 2006) which was held in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture.
	www.kantei.go.jp /foreign/index-e.html (345 words)

	Asia Times Online - The trusted news source for information on Japan
		To the surprise of many, the path that Japan is now treading carefully has encouraged a keener sense of the limits (and dangers) of relying too much on a bilateral relationship.
		Closer to home, the prime minister has gotten reasonably good marks for his handling of the return of relatives of people kidnapped by North Korean agents as far back as the 1970s.
		Foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea will discuss policies toward six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear program at their first regular meeting to be held June 22 in Qingdao, China.
	www.atimes.com /atimes/Japan/FF10Dh03.html (1372 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Asia-Pacific \| Japan's gaffe-prone politicians
		Japan's ruling coalition is rueing the latest gaffe by one of its ministers.
		Possibly the most gaffe-prone of all Japan's politicians, former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, also drew fire around the same time for suggesting childless women should be denied welfare payments in old age.
		Before he even became prime minister, he managed to insult Aids sufferers, Americans, and residents of the western port city of Osaka, which he described as "a spittoon".
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/asia-pacific/3058189.stm (716 words)

	Asia Times Online :: Japan News and Japanese Business and Economy
		The focal point of national debate is Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's annual pilgrimage to the war-tainted Yasukuni Shrine and the status of 14 class-A war criminals enshrined within the Shinto establishment, which honors Japan's 2.5 million war-dead.
		Moderates feel it is inappropriate for a prime minister to pay homage at an institution that deifies leaders who were directly responsible for immense suffering in China.
		Masahiro Morioka, an LDP lawmaker and an aide to the health minister, took the neo-nationalist argument to new heights when he claimed the postwar prosecution of Japanese war criminals was illegal and there was nothing wrong with them being honored at Yasukuni.
	www.atimes.com /atimes/Japan/GF15Dh02.html (1839 words)

	Japanese versus US political leadership: Is length the question (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Clinton as a Japanese Prime Minister, I would at least appreciate his popularity and dignity, which I believe is based on his longer-term commitment.
		Ministers in Japan have even a shorter period of service than the short average two-year term of the Prime Minister.
		It is a tragedy that competent and ambitious ministers waste their time in just learning what their areas of responsibilities are rather than discuss policy agenda in depth and implement new programs for our nation.
	www.ksg.harvard.edu /citizen/Nov15/naka1115.html (481 words)

	Country Profile - Japan
		Japan has stated that the issue is so important that it would have to consider the possibility of accepting a lower level of living standards if it fails to bring about the necessary reform.
		Japan will continue to promote the development and improvement of an indicator system in which environmental factors are appropriately evaluated, and to coordinate this work with the indicators of sustainable development developed under the auspices of the Commission on Sustainable Development.
		Japan cooperates with developing countries in reducing the amount of automobile emissions by improving inspection systems, the transfer of related inspection technology, the adoption of more energy-efficient means of public transportation, and the drawing up of a master plan for achieving efficiency in the distribution of goods.
	www.un.org /esa/earthsummit/japan-cp.htm (12718 words)

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	CNN - Charismatic Israeli general joins race for prime minister - January 6, 1999
		In addition to Lipkin-Shahak, Netanyahu and Barak, the list of prime minister hopefuls also includes Benny Begin, the son of former Prime Minister Menachem Begin, and Dan Meridor, a centrist lawmaker and Netanyahu's former finance minister.
		Uzi Landau, a lawmaker from Netanyahu's Likud Party, is challenging the prime minister in the party's primary prior to the general election.
		In the Israeli system, prime ministers are directly elected by voters, rather than chosen by the parliamentary majority.
	www.cnn.com /WORLD/meast/9901/06/israel.challenger (757 words)

	The Fourth Meeting of ASEAN, China, Japan and Korea Tourism Ministers Joint Media Statement, Langkawi, Malaysia, 25 ...
		The Fourth Meeting of the ASEAN, China, Japan and Korea Tourism Ministers (M-ATM+3) was held on 25 January 2005 in conjunction with the Eighth Meeting of the ASEAN Tourism Ministers and the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2005 (ATF 2005).
		The Ministers endorsed the outcome of the Special ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting on Aftermath of Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster held on 6 January 2005 in Jakarta, Indonesia and expressed their full support for the implementation of the recommendations of the Meeting.
		The Ministers were pleased to note recent trends in the tourist arrivals between ASEAN with China, Japan, and Korea that the Plus Three Countries have contributed a share of almost 20 per cent of international tourist arrivals in ASEAN in 2004.
	www.aseansec.org /17085.htm (583 words)

	Japan: Koizumi's Enduring Effect
		The Prime Minister aims to displace reform opponents in the elections.
		By Japan's standards, the runup to the Sept. 11 general elections has been a rollicking affair, thanks to the adroit political brinkmanship of the country's mop-top, rock-'n'-roll-loving Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi.
		Japan's government debt is clocking some 140% of gross domestic product, the highest level in the rich industrialized world.
	www.businessweek.com /bwdaily/dnflash/aug2005/nf20050831_0663_db087.htm (1317 words)

	List of Prime Ministers of Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		This is a historical list of who have served as Japan's Prime Minister.
		Multiple terms in office or otherwise are listed but not counted.
		While Koizumi Junichiro is the listed as 56th individual to hold this position his is the 87th since Ito Hirobumi.
	www.freeglossary.com /List_of_Prime_Ministers_of_Japan (147 words)

	Japanese Government
		The cabinet is headed by the Prime Minister.
		The cabinet further consists of the ministers which are appointed by the prime minister and are usually members of the diet.
		The prime minister is elected by the diet.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e2136.html (202 words)

	ipedia.com: Prime Minister of Japan Article (via CobWeb/3.1 pl1.cs.utk.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Prime Minister of Japan is the head of government of Japan.
		The Prime Minister is appointed by the Emperor after being designated by the Diet from among its members, and must enjoy the confidence...
		The Prime Minister of Japan (総理大臣 sōri daijin) is the head of government of Japan.
	www.ipedia.com.cob-web.org:8888 /prime_minister_of_japan.html (491 words)

	Japan
		Met with Prime Minister Yoshida while returning to U.S. Announced return of the Amami Islands to Japan.
		Met with Prime Minister Yoshida and Foreign Minister Okazaki en route from Manila.
		Met with Prime Minister Mori and Foreign Minister Kono; attended the dedication of Albright Hall in Miyazaki.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ho/trvl/12927.htm (473 words)

	THE NINTH CONSULTATION BETWEEN THE ASEAN ECONOMIC MINISTERS
		The Ministers shared the view that economic relationship between ASEAN and Japan has been positive and it is important to enhance this relationship.
		The Ministers agreed to recommend to the Leaders that ASEAN and Japan should commence consideration of a framework that would provide a basis for concrete plans and elements towards realizing the AJCEP in accordance with guiding principles, such as the comprehensiveness of countries and sectors.
		For this purpose, the Ministers agreed to recommend to the Leaders the establishment of a committee, consisting of senior economic officials of ASEAN and Japan, by the year 2003.
	www.aseansec.org /newdata/aem34_doc5.htm (806 words)

	- DAWN - Latest Stories; January 23, 2006
		Prime Minister Aziz and the Defence Secretary also discussed the security environment in the region, the situation along the border with Afghanistan and provision of equipment to avoid collateral damage.
		WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (APP)- Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Monday said the reconstruction phase in the earthquake hit areas is to start soon and would be in full gear after a couple of months.
		Washington, Jan 23(PPI): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has appreciated the help extended by the United States for the affectees of massive October 8, 2005 earthquake in Pakistan.
	www.dawn.com /2006/01/23/welcome.htm (5323 words)

	Japanese dress down to battle warming - Environment - MSNBC.com
		TOKYO - Japan’s bureaucratic rank and file march in dark jackets and ties to government offices every day, sweating their way through the country’s sticky, sweltering summers.
		Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi recently showed up in a newspaper advertisement wearing a half-sleeve shirt with no tie, urging his Cabinet to follow suit.
		“If the ministers are wearing a tie, their subordinates would feel uneasy about not wearing it,” he said a few weeks ago.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/8046182 (758 words)

	List Of Prime Ministers Of Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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		This is a historical list of individuals who have served as Japan's Prime Minister.
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	Viking Phoenix Web Page: Japan, Incorporated (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		United Front Japan Non-profit organization of 30 nationalities working for welfare and legal rights of non-Japanese with Japanese spouses, and other long-term or permanent residents of Japan, founded August 1996.
		Japan's coverup of war crimes began to unravel when a handful of comfort women came forward and told their stories.
		Japan's scientists, including Sony's founder Akio Morita knew about atomic bombs in 1945 and frank remarks from Morita in his autobiography have illuminated this controversy -- Akio Morita and Japan's Atomic Bombs.
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	List of Prime Ministers of Japan - definition of List of Prime Ministers of Japan in Encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		List of Prime Ministers of Japan - definition of List of Prime Ministers of Japan in Encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 pl1.cs.utk.edu)
		Multiple terms in office, consecutive or otherwise, are listed but not counted: e.g., while Koizumi Junichiro is the listed as the 56th individual to hold this position, his administration is the 87th since Ito Hirobumi.
		Official Website of the Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinets (http://www.kantei.go.jp.cob-web.org:8888/foreign/index-e.html)
	encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com.cob-web.org:8888 /List_of_Prime_Ministers_of_Japan (120 words)

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