Yoshihiko Noda

Politician

1957 –

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Who is Yoshihiko Noda?

Yoshihiko Noda is a Japanese politician who was Prime Minister of Japan from 2011 to 2012. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Japan, and a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet. He was named to succeed Naoto Kan as a result of a runoff vote against Banri Kaieda in his party, and was formally appointed by the Emperor on 2 September 2011.

Following a severe loss for the DPJ in the December 2012 general election, Noda conceded defeat and announced his resignation as party leader. He was succeeded by Shinzō Abe as Prime Minister on 26 December 2012.

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Born
May 20, 1957
Funabashi
Also known as
  • Noda Yoshihiko
Spouses
Religion
  • Buddhism
Nationality
  • Japan
Profession
Education
  • Waseda University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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