Yasuo Fukuda

Yasuo Fukuda () (born 16 July 1936) was Prime Minister of Japan from 2007 to 2008. He was born in Gunma, Japan.Profile: "Chief Cabinet Secretary, Minister of State (Gender Equality)", Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan. Accessed 20 March 2016. The prime minister before him was Shinzo Abe. He hosted the G8 meeting in Hokkaido in July 2008, but resigned on September 1, 2008, due to low approval ratings and political deadlock. He was succeeded by Taro Aso. His father, Takeo Fukuda, was also prime minister from 1976 to 1978.

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Category:1936 births
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Category:Prime ministers of Japan
Category:Politicians from Gunma Prefecture
Category:Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) politicians
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