About
Tsutomu Hata was a Japanese politician who briefly held the position of Prime Minister of Japan in 1994. He was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) before later joining and leading other political parties. Hata's short tenure as Prime Minister occurred during a period of political realignment in Japan. While his time in office was limited, he remained an active figure in Japanese politics for many years. His career reflected the shifting dynamics of Japan's political landscape in the late 20th century.
Career Timeline
Elected to House
Begins long career in the Diet. Early days as politician.
Finance Minister Appointed
Serves as Minister of Finance. Gaining power and expertise.
Breaks from LDP
Leaves the LDP to form the Renewal Party. A sign of political realignments.
Briefly Prime Minister
Serves as Prime Minister for a very short period. Fleeting moment of peak power.
Joins New Frontier Party
Continues to shift parties amidst political flux. Political maneuvering.
Retires from Politics
Ends his long Diet career. Leaves political life.
Passes Away in Nagano
Dies at age 82. Impact fades with time.
Forgotten Prime Minister
Is remembered mainly for the briefness of his premiership. Largely forgotten by public.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026