Ikeda Hayato

Ikeda Hayato was a prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1960 to 1964. He was a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and focused on economic growth and modernization during Japan's post-war recovery. His leadership was marked by infrastructure development and the promotion of Japan's global presence, including hosting the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. Ikeda also introduced the "Income Doubling Plan," aimed at rapidly increasing the national income. His policies played a significant role in Japan's rapid economic expansion during the 1960s, earning him recognition both domestically and internationally.