About
Morihiro Hosokawa, born in 1938, is a Japanese politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1993 to 1994. He led an eight-party coalition government, marking the first time since 1955 that a government was not headed by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Hosokawa's brief but significant term as prime minister represented a shift in Japanese politics. Since then, he has also become known as a ceramic artist.
Career Timeline
Elected to House of Representatives
Begins his career in national politics.
Forms Japan New Party
Breaks from LDP and forms a new political party.
Prime Minister of Japan
Becomes PM, leading coalition government.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Resigns due to financial scandals.
Retires from Politics
Ends his political career.
Begins Ceramic Art Career
Transitions to ceramic art.
Tokyo Gubernatorial Candidate
Runs for governor of Tokyo but loses.
Ceramic Artist and Statesman
Continues art while remaining a figure in Japanese politics.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026