Masayoshi Ito


Masayoshi Ito was a Japanese political figure. He served as acting prime minister of Japan in 1980 after the sudden death of Masayoshi Ōhira. He then served as foreign minister of Japan from 1980 to 1981.

Early life

Ito was born on 15 December 1913 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima.

Career

Ito served as Foreign Minister from July 1980 to May 1981 in the cabinet of Zenko Suzuki.

Death

Ito died on 21 May 1994.