Kakuei Tanaka | Vibepedia

Kakuei Tanaka was a Japanese politician who served as prime minister from 1972 to 1974, known for his humble beginnings and tenacious political style. He is the only modern Japanese prime minister who did not finish high school or graduate from a university. Tanaka's background in construction and his experience in the Pacific War shaped his political career, which was marked by his role in the [[liberal-democratic-party-of-japan|Liberal Democratic Party]] and his cabinet positions, including posts and telecommunications minister and finance minister.