Murayama Tomiichi

Murayama Tomiichi (村山 富市) (born in 1924) was the Prime Minister from June 30, 1994 to January 11, 1996 and was replaced by Hashimoto Ryutaro.

He was head of the Social Democratic Party.

He became Prime Minister on June 30, 1944. His government was criticised for not dealing quickly with the earthquake of Kobe, that hit Japanon January 17, 1995.

The terrorist attack of the Aum sect happened also during his governement.

He apologised for the atrocities made during World War II.

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Preceded by: Hata Tsutomu

Prime ministers of Japan

Succeeded by: Hashimoto Ryutaro