First Koizumi Cabinet
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The First Koizumi Cabinet governed Japan from April 2001 until November 2003 under the leadership of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, who came to power after winning a surprise victory in the LDP presidential election of 2001.[1] The cabinet continued the LDP-Komeito-NCP coalition and contained a record number of 5 women, including Makiko Tanaka as the first female Foreign Minister. Several ministers from the previous Mori Administration remained in office to ensure the continuity and stability of government.[2] Unusually for an LDP leader, Koizumi chose his cabinet himself and personally asked ministers to join the government, unlike previous practice where party factional leaders often chose government posts.[3]
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First Koizumi Cabinet | |
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87th Cabinet of Japan | |
Date formed | April 26, 2001 |
Date dissolved | November 19, 2003 |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Emperor Akihito |
Head of government | Junichiro Koizumi |
Member party | LDP-NKP-NCP coalition |
Status in legislature | Coalition majority |
Opposition party | Democratic Party of Japan |
Opposition leader | Yukio Hatoyama (2001-2002) Naoto Kan (2002-2003) |
History | |
Election | 2001 councillors election |
Predecessor | Second Mori Cabinet |
Successor | Second Koizumi Cabinet |
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