Former Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda, the country’s first second-generation leader, dies at 90​on October 26, 2026 at 6:56 am

Yasuo Fukuda, who served as Japan’s Prime Minister from 2007 to 2008, has died at the age of 90. He aimed to improve diplomatic relations with China during his short tenure in office. Fukuda hosted Chinese President Hu Jintao in a landmark visit to Japan. He faced significant domestic political challenges that led to his resignation in 2008.