Who succeeded Naoto Kan as the Prime Minister?
Ban Ki-moon
Yoshihiko Noda
Yukio Hatoyama
Junichiro Koizumi
Answer
Yoshihiko Noda, the former finance minister, took office as the 95th Prime Minister of Japan in 2011, succeeding Naoto Kan, who resigned amid criticism over his handling of the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Noda's tenure was marked by significant political challenges including post-earthquake reconstruction efforts and negotiations over the relocation of U.S. military bases on Okinawa.
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