TOKYO -- In June 1994, Japanese Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata resigned after just 64 days in office as the head of a minority government.
Socialist prime minister governed during 1995 Kobe earthquake, sarin attack

Tomiichi Murayama is chosen to be prime minister on June 29, 1994. © Kyodo
TOKYO -- In June 1994, Japanese Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata resigned after just 64 days in office as the head of a minority government.