Hitoshi Ashida

Hitoshi Ashida (芦田均, Ashida Hitoshi, 15 November 1887 – 20 June 1959) was a Japanese politician. He was a leader in postwar politics. Ashida was Prime Minister of Japan in 1948. He quit his leadership responsibilities after a corruption scandal (Shōwa Denkō Jiken) involving two of his cabinet ministers.

This short article about a person or group of people can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.