Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1982 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1982.

Historical records for Japan in 1982

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February

Death of Takashi Shimura

Shimura, Takashi · Arts / Cinema

Death of Takashi Shimura

Grammy Award

Ono, Yoko · Arts / Popular Music

Yoko Ono recieves the "Album of the Year Award" for "Double Fantasy" at the 24th annual Grammys

November

Prime Minister of Japan

Nakasone, Yasuhiro · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term

Other events (month unknown)

Career Golden Lion

Kurosawa, Akira · Arts / Cinema

Awarded the Career Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival

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