Hitoshi Ashida

Hitoshi Ashida (芦田 均, Ashida Hitoshi, 15 November 1887 – 20 June 1959) was a Japanese politician. He was a leader in postwar politics. Ashida was Prime Minister of Japan in 1948. He quit his leadership responsibilities after a corruption scandal (Shōwa Denkō Jiken) involving two of his cabinet ministers.

Category:1887 births
Category:1959 deaths
Category:Prime ministers of Japan
Category:Politicians from Kyoto Prefecture
Category:Foreign ministers of Japan
Category:Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) politicians