- Former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi passed away at age 101 on October 17th, 2025.
- He served as Prime Minister from June 1994 to January 1996 and led a coalition government during that time.
- Known for his remorse and apology over Japan's past colonial rule and aggression in 1995, he faced multiple crises including the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, sarin gas attack on Tokyo subway system, and plane hijacking during his term.
- He served as Prime Minister from June 1994 to January 1996 and led a coalition government during that time.
- Known for his remorse and apology over Japan's past colonial rule and aggression in 1995, he faced multiple crises including the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, sarin gas attack on Tokyo subway system, and plane hijacking during his term.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi passed away at 101 on October 17, 2025. He served as PM from June 1994 to January 1996 leading a coalition government, known for his apology over Japan's past colonial rule and aggression. Faced multiple crises including the Great Hanshin-Awaji
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251017_15/#summary
Date: Oct. 17, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-17
Created: 2025/10/17 19:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:05
Last Read: 2025/10/17 23:41