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1961 in Japan

Explore 3 historical events and records for Japan in 1961.

Historical records for Japan in 1961

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A Soldiers Prayer

Kobayashi, Masaki · Arts / Cinema

Masaki Kobayashi made two of the three films which would collectively become known as the Human Condition Trilogy: No Greater Love (1958), and The Road To Eternity (1959). The trilogy was completed in 1961, with A Soldiers Prayer

Minister of International Trade & Industry

Sato, Eisaku · Minister of International Trade & Industry · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Appointed Minister of International Trade & Industry

The Bodyguard

Kurosawa, Akira · Arts / Cinema

Kurosawas The Bodyguard

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