Japan former Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu dies at 91

Leader during Gulf War focused on political reform at home

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu with his wife Sachiyo at his home in Tokyo in August 1989. © Kyodo

Nikkei staff writers

January 14, 2022 09:45 JST

Updated on January 14, 2022 11:31 JST

TOKYO -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu died earlier this month at the age of 91, Nikkei learned on Friday.

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