Prime Ministership of Eisaku Satō
1964 — 1972

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Victorious LDP Economics

_{In the 1969 elections, the LDP triumphed while the Socialists were defeated.}

Okinawa Accord

_{Prime Minister Sato agreed with Nixon on Okinawa’s return.}

Nixon-Sato Statement

_{Nixon and Sato discussed Okinawa, security, economy, trade, and cooperation.}

On a Beautiful Morning in Japantown...

_{Helen Yamada teaches American and Japanese students.}

Industry in Crisis

_{The Diet is taking some action regarding the cultured pearl industry.}

Prosperity Conundrum

_{The Japanese people are still learning to manage their great abundance.}

The Extraordinary Ms. Sachiko Kato

_{Tired of stressful college days, Sachiko Kato visited trendy city bars.}

Reviewing Auto Safety

_{The Diet requires automakers to report and recall defective cars.}

Radialized Students Flare Up

_{Radical students protest in favor of Okinawa’s return to Japan.}

Growth Demands Conglomerates

_{Once approved, Fuji and Yawata will form New Japan Steel.}

Returning the Bases

_{The government requests Americans reduce U.S. bases in Japan.}

Lighting in Shinjuku

_{Japanese students demand an end to the Vietnam War.}

Tōkyōshōkentorihikijo

_{The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s performance reflected economic growth.}

The Japanese Peaceful Atmosphere

_{Japan’s upper house elections produced victorious results for the LDP.}

Toyota Israel

_{Toyota representatives met with Israeli officials for talks in Jerusalem.}

Ms. Yoshiko Hayashi

_{On her first day, Yoshiko Hayashi prevented the company from losing a client.}

A Merger Wave

_{A merger wave is sweeping petrochemicals, electronics, and heavy machinery.}

Firm After the Coup

_{Kyoko Nakamura and allies ousted the corrupt leadership.}

Welcome Back, Youko!

_{Youko Hara again talks with her friend, the pheasant Haru.}

Prayer, Church, and Nagasaki

_{The government announces funding to renovate existing churches in Nagasaki.}

Joint U.S.-Japan Discussions

_{Johnson and Sato discussed Asia, Okinawa, security, economy, trade, and cooperation.}

In Honor of a Mentor

_{Former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida passed away at 89.}

Yarralumla

_{Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and his wife Hiroko visit Australia.}

Reluctantly Moving Forward

_{The program aims to ease foreign investment restrictions.}

Boarding the Boeing 727

_{At 88, former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida will travel to Washington.}

Sunday Morning

_{A Japanese college lady comes across a talking green pheasant.}

Hiroshi Ōyama

_{Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. designed a new limousine for the Emperor.}

Lucky Talisman

_{Following the LDP’s victory, Prime Minister Sato held a press conference.}

Sato Banzai!

_{Prime Minister Sato and the LDP will succeed but may lose seats.}

The Black Mist

_{Due to corruption scandals, Prime Minister Sato dissolved the Diet.}

The Empresses’ Ornament

_{Crown Princess Michiko makes her first trip to London without her husband.}

Echoes of Pre-War Japan

_{Seven former Japanese army pilots are invited to lunch.}

Predsedniška Palača

_{Prime Minister Sato was welcomed by President Bozhidar Jakac.}

Ms. Akiko Ueno

_{The Emperor and Empress are against Prince Hiro attending a public school.}

A New Era for Japanese-Israeli Relations

_{Sato’s visit to Tel Aviv ushered in a new era in Japanese-Israeli relations.}

Traditional Families in a Changing Japan

_{Traditional families show concern about the influence of foreign culture.}

Sencha in the Imperial Garden

_{The Emperor and Prime Minister Sato had tea at the Imperial Palace.}

Prince Aya of Japan

_{Crown Princess Michiko gives birth to another son, Prince Aya.}

Economy Needs Bitter Medicine

_{With the government’s measures, Japan will have its first planned deficit.}

New U.S.-Japan Air Treaty

_{President Johnson and Prime Minister Sato signed a new air treaty.}

The Nissan-Prince Merger

_{High production makes Japan the world’s fourth-largest car manufacturer.}

The Royal Wedding

_{The Empress opposed sending Prince Hiro to public school.}

The Empress and the Future Empress

_{The Empress harshly criticized the Crown Princess for breaking protocol.}

Toyota in Africa

_{Toyota announced that it will expand its business to Africa.}

Restrictive Monetary Policy

_{Rapid growth signs prompted a restrictive monetary policy.}

Pilgrimage to Washington

_{63-year-old Prime Minister Eisaku Sato boarded a plane bound for Washington.}

Housing Shortage

_{The housing shortage is a priority for Prime Minister Sato.}

Shinjuku Station Rush Hour

_{‘Pushers’ and ‘pullers’ maintain smooth traffic flow at Tokyo stations.}

Japan Honors American General Curtis LeMay

_{Japanese General Shigeru Ura decorated U.S. Gen. Curtis E. LeMay.}

The Dispute for the Premiership

_{With Hayato Ikeda’s health worsening, Eisaku Sato succeeds him.}

Prime Ministership of Hayato Ikeda
1963 — 1964

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Watch Manufacturing

_{The Tokyo Games’ official clocks are Japanese, not European.}

Winter Mornings on Mount Fuji, Part 2

_{Minister Kono blames General MacArthur for the recent failures.}

Winter Mornings on Mount Fuji, Part 1

_{The Japanese government heavily invested in the Tokyo Olympics.}

The Japanese High-Speed Train!

_{The Superexpress Hikari traveled 320 miles from Tokyo to Osaka.}

Soka Gakkai Enters Politics

_{Soka Gakkai will launch its political entry with thirty candidates.}

Prime Ministership of Nobusuke Kishi
1957 — 1963

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Japan in Space

_{The government will steadily increase funding for space development.}

Socialist Unity Plan

_{Socialist leader Jotaro Kawakami plans to unify Japan’s left.}