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1953 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1953.

Historical records for Japan in 1953

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May

Prime Minister of Japan

Yoshida, Shigeru · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 5th term

July

Peace

Yoshida, Shigeru · Panmunjom · Prime Minister of Japan · Warfare / Korean War

The ceasfire agreement is signed

Other events (month unknown)

Education

Akihito · House / House of Tokugawa

Goes on a world tour

Ugetsu (Ugetsu Monogatar)

Mizoguchi, Kenji · Arts / Cinema

Kenji Mizoguchi directs Ugetsu (Ugetsu Monogatar)

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