https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yasuo-fukuda-japan-s-first-second-generation-prime-minister-dies-at-90-nikkei-reportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yasuo-fukuda-japan-s-first-second-generation-prime-minister-dies-at-90-nikkei-reportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yasuo-fukuda-japan-s-first-second-generation-prime-minister-dies-at-90-nikkei-reports#u163478Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:06:08 +0000Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda died at the age of 90 in Tokyo due to heart failure. Nikkei first reported his death, noting he passed away in Tokyo. Fukuda served as Japan's leader from September 2007 until his resignation in 2008. Recognized as a diplomatic dove, he utilized his tenure to pursue closer diplomatic ties with Asian neighbors, placing particular emphasis on improving relations with China and South Korea.Why it mattersAs the son of former Japanese leader Takeo Fukuda, Yasuo Fukuda achieved distinction as the nation's first second-generation prime minister wh