The Satō–Kishi–Abe family is one of the most prominent political families in Japan. Nobusuke Kishi, Kishi's brother Eisaku Satō and Kishi's grandson Shinzo Abe served as Prime Minister of Japan for a combined total of over 20 years. Kishi led the Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) in its first election as a combined party, and all politicians from this family are associated with the LDP. [1]
Japan's three prime ministers from the Satō–Kishi–Abe family and their length in office: Nobusuke Kishi, 3 years, 146 days; Eisaku Satō, 7 years, 242 days; Shinzo Abe, 8 years, 267 days.
Family Membership
edit- Satō Hidesuke
- Ichirō Satō, vice admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy.
- Nobusuke Kishi (born Nobusuke Satō), (Prime Minister: 1957–60, Minister of Foreign Affairs: 1956–1957)
- Yoko, m. Shintaro Abe (Minister of Foreign Affairs 1982–86), son of Kan Abe (Member of the House of Representatives 1937–1946)
- Shinzō Abe, Prime Minister (2006–07, 2012–2020)
- Nobuo Kishi, (Member of the House of Councillors 2004–2012; Member of the House of Representatives 2012-; Minister of Defense 2020-)
- Yoko, m. Shintaro Abe (Minister of Foreign Affairs 1982–86), son of Kan Abe (Member of the House of Representatives 1937–1946)
- Eisaku Satō, Prime Minister (1964–72)
History
editReferences
edit- ^ "Shinzo Abe, Japan's Longest-Serving Prime Minister, Dies at 67". The New York Times. 8 July 2022. Archived from the original on 8 July 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.