Is Morihiro Hosokawa A-List?
No — Morihiro Hosokawa is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1993
Prime Minister of Japan
Lost A-list status in 1994
Dropped to B tier — Resigns as Prime Minister
Ranking 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.
Last updated: February 24, 2026