The latest news and top stories on Junichiro Koizumi, former Prime Minister of Japan. Known for his reformist agenda, he served as Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006. He spearheaded significant economic reforms including privatising the postal service, tackling bad bank debts and reducing government spending. He also expanded the Japan Self-Defense Forces' scope and strengthened ties with the United States. His tenure saw efforts to revitalise Japan's economy and challenge traditional political structures. After leaving office, he advocated for abandoning nuclear power.