Trial
Sentenced to 4 yrs in prison & a 500 million Yen fine. Convicted of accepting bribes from Lockheed while Prime Minister
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1983 in Japan
Explore 8 historical events and records for Japan in 1983.
Historical records for Japan in 1983
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October
Trial
Appeals & s released on bail, refuses to give up seat in Diet
December
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
Other events (month unknown)
Election
The LDP loses its majority in the lower house
Election
Wins a record landslide vote in the Niigata Prefecture
Government
The LDP & Nakasone form a coalition with the New Liberal Club
Health of Kakuei Tanaka
Suffers a stroke & loses power to the Takeshita, Kanemaru & Ozawa faction
The Ballad of Narayama
Shohei Imamura wins the Golden Palm at Cannes for The Ballad of Narayama
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