Death of Hirohito
Death of Emperor Hirohito
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1989 in Japan
Explore 11 historical events and records for Japan in 1989.
Historical records for Japan in 1989
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January
Heisei
Heisei, which means Peace and Prosperity, is adopted as the new reign name
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 125th Emperor of Japan, son of Emperor Hirohito. Heisei, which means Peace and Prosperity, is adopted as the new reign name
February
Meeting with The Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita
President Bush meets the Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita, after which both leaders sounded upbeat about U.Sese relations
June
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, after the resgnation of Takeshita
August
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term, after the resignation of Uno
Other events (month unknown)
Death of Hirohito
Death of Hirohito
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Resignation of Noboru Takeshita
Resigns over the Recruit scandal
Resignation of Sosuke Uno
Resigns as Prime Minister of Japan after a sex scandal
Secretary General of Liberal-Democratic Party
Appointed Secretary General of the Liberal-Democratic Party
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