Junichiro Koizumi

Junichiro Koizumi

politician Japan

Junichiro Koizumi is a former Prime Minister of Japan, serving from 2001 to 2006. Known for his charismatic personality and reform-minded policies, he played a pivotal role in reshaping Japan's political landscape. His tenure is often remembered for his efforts to privatize the national postal service and for his outspoken stance on various international issues. Koizumi's leadership during the co-hosting of the 2002 FIFA World Cup with South Korea is particularly notable, as it marked a significant moment of cooperation between the two nations, despite historical tensions.

Born on Jan 08, 1942 (83 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
142,672
Power
5,060$
Sentiment
6.82
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 65,273,511 48,458 $2,700,000 2,004$
Italy 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 60,461,826 39,673 $2,000,000 1,312$
Portugal 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 10,196,709 7,352 $240,000 173$
Slovenia 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 2,078,938 2,044 $56,000 55$
Taiwan 1 8.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 30,574 $670,000 860$
Switzerland 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,545 $700,000 610$
Belarus 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 9,449,323 7,026 $60,000 45$
Totals 7 179,931,704 142,672 $6,426,000 5,059$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Junichiro Koizumi is the father of Shinjiro Koizumi and was a former Prime Minister known for his sweeping reforms. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Japanese farm minister resigns following rice gaffe

Portugal Portugal: Junichiro Koizumi is the father of Shinjiro Koizumi and was a former Prime Minister known for major reforms. 7

Público: Gafe sobre arroz leva à demissão de ministro japonês | Japão

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi’s visits to the Yasukuni Shrine in 2001 fueled a diplomatic row that briefly threatened to derail the tournament. 5

The Guardian: The 2026 Trade War World Cup captures our new nativist world order | World Cup 2026