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Yukio Hatoyama
June 2010
Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan promises to rebuild country
Fifth leader in four years voted in by ruling Democrats after Yukio Hatoyama's resignation over economy and US airbase
How Naoto Kan rose from humble beginnings to become Japan's PM
New leader describes himself as a 'salaryman's son with no special connections', and is the antithesis of his predecessor
Japan's prime minister Yukio Hatoyama resigns
Japan's prime minister Yukio Hatoyama resigns
Japan prime minister faces pressure to resign over Okinawa
May 2010
Shirt-maker cashes in on Japanese PM's unique dress sense
Japan PM backtracks on Okinawa military base pledge
September 2009
Yukio Hatoyama named as Japanese prime minister
Japan's new prime minister promises ambitious greenhouse gas cuts
August 2009
Japan awakes to new era as opposition sweeps into power
Profile: Yukio Hatoyama
July 2009
Profile: Yukio Hatoyama
Japan's opposition leader represents old school politics
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