Kaoru Hatoyama
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was an educator and an administrator
, the schoolmaster
of Kyoritsu Women's University
, which had been founded by her mother-in-law, Haruko Hatoyama
. She is well known as the wife of a politician, as the spouse of Ichirō Hatoyama
, who was the 52nd, 53rd and 54th Prime Minister of Japan
, serving terms from December 10, 1954 through December 23, 1956. She was also known as the mother of Iichirō Hatoyama
, who was Japan's Foreign Minister
from 1976 through 1977.
After the elections of 2009, she is becoming more widely known as the grandmother of Prime Minister
Yukio Hatoyama
and his politician brother, Kunio Hatoyama
.
Academic administration
An academic administration is a branch of university or college employees responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the institution and separate from the faculty or academics, although some personnel may have joint responsibilities...
, the schoolmaster
Schoolmaster
A schoolmaster, or simply master, once referred to a male school teacher. This usage survives in British public schools, but is generally obsolete elsewhere.The teacher in charge of a school is the headmaster...
of Kyoritsu Women's University
Kyoritsu Women's University
is a private women's college in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, established in 1949.-History:The predecessor of the school, a vocational school, was founded in 1886...
, which had been founded by her mother-in-law, Haruko Hatoyama
Haruko Hatoyama
was a Japanese educator of the Meiji, Taishō and Shōwa periods, and the matriarchal head of the prominent Japanese Hatoyama political family which has been called "Japan's Kennedy family." She was a co-founder of what is today Kyoritsu Women's University...
. She is well known as the wife of a politician, as the spouse of Ichirō Hatoyama
Ichiro Hatoyama
was a Japanese politician and the 52nd, 53rd and 54th Prime Minister of Japan, serving terms from December 10, 1954 through March 19, 1955, from then to November 22, 1955, and from then through December 23, 1956.-Personal life:...
, who was the 52nd, 53rd and 54th Prime Minister of Japan
Prime Minister of Japan
The is the head of government of Japan. He is appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members, and must enjoy the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office...
, serving terms from December 10, 1954 through December 23, 1956. She was also known as the mother of Iichirō Hatoyama
Iichirō Hatoyama
was a Japanese politician and diplomat. In 1976-1977, he was Foreign Minister under Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda.- Early years :Hatoyama was born in Tokyo to a high profile family. He studied at the University of Tsukuba....
, who was Japan's Foreign Minister
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Japan)
The of Japan is the Cabinet member responsible for Japanese foreign policy and the chief executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Since the end of the American occupation of Japan, the position has been one of the most powerful in the Cabinet, as Japan's economic interests have long relied on...
from 1976 through 1977.
After the elections of 2009, she is becoming more widely known as the grandmother of Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Japan
The is the head of government of Japan. He is appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members, and must enjoy the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office...
Yukio Hatoyama
Yukio Hatoyama
is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan between 16 September 2009 and 2 June 2010, and was the first ever Prime Minister from the modern Democratic Party of Japan....
and his politician brother, Kunio Hatoyama
Kunio Hatoyama
is a Japanese politician who served as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications under Prime Minister Taro Aso until June 12, 2009.- Biography :Kunio Hatoyama was born in Tokyo in 1948...
.