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1979 G-7 summit in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira (4th from L) plays host to the leaders of the Group of Seven nations in the garden of the State Guest House during a summit in Tokyo in June 1979.

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1979 G-7 summit in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira (2nd from L) and other leaders of the Group of Seven nations who gathered for a summit pose for a group photo ahead of a breakfast meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo in June 1979.

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1979 G-7 summit in Tokyo

(From L) U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira, along with other leaders of the Group of Seven nations, stroll through the garden of the State Guest House during a summit in Tokyo in June 1979.

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Ex-British Prime Minister Thatcher dies at 87

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 1979 shows British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (4th from L), Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira (2nd from L) and other leaders during a summit of major countries in Tokyo. Thatcher died April 8, 2013, after suffering a stroke, according to the BBC and other British media. She was 87.

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Thatcher refused 'karate ladies' for bodyguards on Japan trip

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken June 1979, Margaret Thatcher (R), Britain's first female prime minister, shake hands with Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira at the prime minister's office when she visited Tokyo for a summit in Japan. According to formerly classified government files released on Dec. 30, 2009, the British premier demanded Tokyo change plans to give her an all-women team of karate experts as personal protection officers during the summit.

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Thatcher refused 'karate ladies' for bodyguards on Japan trip

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken June, 1979, Margaret Thatcher (2nd from R), Britain's first female prime minister, poses for photographers at Tokyo's State Guest House at the Akasaka Palace with world leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira (3rd from L), who attended a summit in Japan. According to formerly classified government files released on Dec. 30, 2009, the British premier demanded Tokyo change plans to give her an all-women team of karate experts as personal protection officers during the summit.

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S. Korea releases 1965 Japan-S. Korea pact archives

SEOUL, South Korea - In a file photo taken in November 1962, then Japanese Foreign Minister Masayoshi Ohira (R) and Kim Jong Pil (C), who was the chief of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, at in talks at the Japanese Foreign Ministry. The South Korean government released on Aug. 26 diplomatic documents detailing behind-the-scenes negotiations between Japan and South Korea over reparations for Korean victims during Japan's colonial rule and other issues prior to the normalization of bilateral ties in 1965.

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Former Prime Minister Suzuki dies at 93

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki (file photo taken in 1986) died of pneumonia July 19 at a Tokyo hospital. He was 93. Suzuki became premier in July 1980, succeeding Masayoshi Ohira.

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Masayoshi Ito

Born on Dec. 15, 1913 in Fukushima Prefecture. Ito was elected to the House of Representatives in 1963. He became acting deputy prime minister on June 12, 1980 after the sudden death of then Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira during the campaign for general elections. Ito stepped down as acting deputy prime minister on July 17 the same year. Died on May 20, 1994.

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Zenko Suzuki

Zenko Suzuki Born on Jan. 11, 1911 in Iwate Prefecture. After graduating from the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry's Fisheries Institute (now Tokyo University of Fisheries) in 1935, Suzuki worked for various fisheries organizations. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1947. Suzuki became Japan's 70th prime minister on July 17, 1980 following the sudden death of then Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira. He served as premier until Nov. 27, 1982. Photo was taken in February, 1986.

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Masayoshi Ohira

Bureaucrat-turned politician who was prime minister between Dec. 7, 1978 and June 12, 1980. Born on March 12, 1910 in Kagawa Prefecture, Ohira joined the Finance Ministry in 1936. He was elected to the House of Representative in 1952. As foreign minister, Ohira was instrumental in normalizing diplomatic relations between Japan and China in 1972. He became prime minister in December 1978 but suddenly died in June 1980 during the campaign for general elections. Photo was taken on March 15, 1978.

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PRIME MINISTER MASAYOSHI OHIRA

JAPAN CHANGES PILOTS,Masayoshi Ohira,==Date:circa 1979, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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PRIME MINISTER HAYATO IKEDA

JAPAN CHANGES PILOTS,Hayato Ikeda,==Date:circa 1962, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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CHERRY BLOSSOM DIPLOMACY

CHERRY BLOSSOM DIPLOMACY==Date:April, 1973, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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Friendship Developement between China and Japan - Prime minister Ohira's Visit to China

Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira visits China. A welcome party hosted by Premier Hua Gunfeng. Prime Minister Ohira receives a photo of a panda at a welcome banquet, Date of shooting unknown, Release date: December 14, 1979.

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Showa Genroku Japan Summer

Shonan coast is converted to public baths by 2 million people. One-one bus with air-conditioning. An unlicensed nursery school on a decommissioned bus. Hooten. <Video content> Discarded home appliances, white paper on people's daily lives, beaches full of people, young people in swimsuits, world menko competition, people boarding buses with their pets, unlicensed daycare centers using buses, traffic jams, politicians shaking hands with farmers rushing to the LDP, Keio University barricaded, job examinations, fingers typing on keyboards, personality test sheets, Zengakuren struggle Fingers typing on a keyboard, a personality test sheet, the struggle of the All-Japan Federation of Student Self-Government Associations, the Hutens playing with paint thinner, a pet hotel, a dog taking a bath, shooting date unknown, release date: June 14, 1968.

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President Election Behind Closed Doors

Kakuei Tanaka, Takeo Miki, Takeo Fukuda, and Masayoshi Ohira are elected by less than 500 voters. Kakuei Tanaka, Takeo Miki, Takeo Fukuda, and Masayoshi Ohira aim to become the next president of Japan; Kakuei Tanaka addresses the audience; date of shooting unknown; release date: June 30, 1972.

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Ikeda's new cabinet is born.

Hayato Ikeda wins the election for the presidency with a low profile, and announces the list of ministers in a short time. The new Ikeda cabinet is inaugurated, including Mr. Hayato Ikeda, who wins the runoff election, Mr. Nobusuke Kishi, who is attacked by thugs, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Ohira, who announces the ministerial list..

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The Northern Territories: Aiming for an Early Return

Local people hand in a letter of request to Prime Minister Ohira Masayoshi to appeal for the return of the Northern Territories. 　 <Caption> The scenery of Cape Nosappu, people peering through binoculars at the Northern Territories in the distance, the governors of Hokkaido visiting the Diet to demand the early return of the Northern Territories, the handing of a letter of request to Prime Minister Ohira, and government officials listening to appeals for the return of the Northern Territories. Date of shooting unknown, Date of release: February 23, 1979.

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S. Korea releases 1965 Japan-S. Korea pact archives

SEOUL, South Korea - In a file photo taken in November 1962, then Japanese Foreign Minister Masayoshi Ohira (R) and Kim Jong Pil (C), who was the chief of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, at in talks at the Japanese Foreign Ministry. The South Korean government released on Aug. 26 diplomatic documents detailing behind-the-scenes negotiations between Japan and South Korea over reparations for Korean victims during Japan's colonial rule and other issues prior to the normalization of bilateral ties in 1965. (Kyodo)

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Foreign Minister Sonoda's U.S. trip in 1979

Foreign Minister Sunao Sonoda (L) briefs Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira at the premier's office in Tokyo in April 1979 of his trip to the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thatcher refused 'karate ladies' for bodyguards on Japan trip

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken June, 1979, Margaret Thatcher (2nd from R), Britain's first female prime minister, poses for photographers at Tokyo's State Guest House at the Akasaka Palace with world leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira (3rd from L), who attended a summit in Japan. According to formerly classified government files released on Dec. 30, 2009, the British premier demanded Tokyo change plans to give her an all-women team of karate experts as personal protection officers during the summit. (Kyodo)

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Thatcher refused 'karate ladies' for bodyguards on Japan trip

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken June 1979, Margaret Thatcher (R), Britain's first female prime minister, shake hands with Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira at the prime minister's office when she visited Tokyo for a summit in Japan. According to formerly classified government files released on Dec. 30, 2009, the British premier demanded Tokyo change plans to give her an all-women team of karate experts as personal protection officers during the summit. (Kyodo)

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Former Prime Minister Suzuki dies at 93

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki (file photo taken in 1986) died of pneumonia July 19 at a Tokyo hospital. He was 93. Suzuki became premier in July 1980, succeeding Masayoshi Ohira. (Kyodo)