Nobusuke Kishi
Nobusuke Kishi was a prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 1957 to 1960. He was a key figure in post-war Japan and played a significant role in shaping the country’s economic policies and foreign relations during the Cold War. Kishi was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and was instrumental in Japan's alignment with the United States against communism. His tenure was marked by controversial policies, including the revision of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, which sparked widespread protests. Kishi's legacy is complex, as he is often credited with contributing to Japan's rapid economic growth while also being associated with the political establishment that faced criticism for its ties to various interest groups, including the Unification Church.
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Nobusuke Kishi was a former Prime Minister of Japan and a suspected Class A war criminal.
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China· 2026-02-28
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Nobusuke Kishi was Shinzo Abe's grandfather and also a former prime minister of Japan.
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United Kingdom· 2025-12-05
Nobusuke Kishi led the secret U.S.-Japan agreements during his tenure as Prime Minister.
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Japan· 2025-09-06
Nobusuke Kishi led the U.S.-Japan secret agreements during his tenure as Prime Minister.
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Nobusuke Kishi led the secret U.S.-Japan agreements during his tenure as Prime Minister.
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Taiwan· 2025-08-28
Nobusuke Kishi is discussed in the context of his miscalculations regarding constitutional amendments.
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改憲に突き進んだ岸信介の誤算 「憲法は事実上修正」とみた米国は…：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-02Nobusuke Kishi was the Prime Minister of Japan who advocated for constitutional revision.
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Nobusuke Kishi was a former Prime Minister of Japan and the grandfather of Shinzo Abe, who supported the Unification Church during the 1960s.
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Jamaica· 2025-03-26
Nobusuke Kishi, whose support for the group was grounded in their shared anti-communist sentiments.
Japan court orders dissolution of ‘Moonies’ church
Australia· 2025-03-25
Nobusuke Kishi was a former Prime Minister and the grandfather of Shinzo Abe, who supported the Unification Church during an anti-communist movement.
Court orders dissolution of Unification Church in Japan
Canada· 2025-03-25
Nobusuke Kishi, the grandfather of Shinzo Abe, is alleged to have contributed to the establishment of the Unification Church in Japan.
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Paraguay· 2025-03-25
Nobusuke Kishi was the former prime minister of Japan and the grandfather of Shinzo Abe, who supported the Unification Church during an anti-communist movement.
Tokyo court orders dissolution of ‘Moonies’ Unification Church | JapanUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-25
Nobusuke Kishi was a former Prime Minister of Japan and the grandfather of Shinzo Abe, who supported the Unification Church's legal status in Japan.
A court orders the dissolution of the Unification Church in Japan
United States· 2025-03-25