Yoshihiko Noda

Yoshihiko Noda is a Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan from 2011 to 2012. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Japan and held various government roles, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Administrative Reform. Noda is known for his focus on economic policies, fiscal reforms, and efforts to address Japan’s public debt and aging population. During his tenure, he managed the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami and tried to implement tax increases to fund social programs. His leadership was characterized by pragmatic policymaking amidst complex national and economic challenges.