Meeting with Prime Minister Sato
Nixon meets Prime Minister Sato before visiting China
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1972 in Japan
Explore 11 historical events and records for Japan in 1972.
Historical records for Japan in 1972
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February
July
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
Resignation of Eisaku Sato
Resigns as Prime Minister of Japan
August
Made in Japan
Records live performances in Japan that help create Made in Japan, one of Deep Purple's most celebrated live albums.
Made in Japan
Performs with Deep Purple during the Japanese concerts later released as Made in Japan.
December
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
Other events (month unknown)
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Taiwan severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Diplomatic Meeting at Hawaii
Prime Minister Tanaka & President Nixon meet before Tanaka visits China
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Recognition of Beijing as the only legal Government in
Prime Minister Tanaka & Zhou Enlai meet in China. Apologizes for war crimes & recognizes Beijing as the only legal Government in China
Rule of Ryukyu
Japan regains the Ryukyu Islands
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