Japan Democratic Party
Former Japanese political party
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The Japan Democratic Party (日本民主党, Nihon Minshutō) was a political party in Japan. The party has been described as centre-right[1] to right-wing[2] conservative,[2][3] and ultra-conservative.[4]
Founded24 November 1954
Dissolved15 November 1955
Mergerof
Japan Democratic Party 日本民主党 Nihon Minshutō | |
|---|---|
| Founders | |
| Founded | 24 November 1954 |
| Dissolved | 15 November 1955 |
| Merger of | |
| Merged into | Liberal Democratic Party |
| Ideology | Conservatism (Japanese) Ultraconservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right to right-wing |
Existing from 1954 to 1955, the party was founded by Ichirō Hatoyama, former foreign minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and future Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi.[3] The party was formed on 24 November 1954, by merging Ichiro Hatoyama's group which left the Liberal Party in 1953, and the Shigemitsu-led Kaishintō party. On 15 November 1955, the Japan Democrats merged with the Liberals to form the modern Liberal Democratic Party.
Election results
House of Representatives
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Ichirō Hatoyama | 13,536,044 | 36.57 | 185 / 467 |
1st | Government |