Japanese Princess Yuriko

Japanese Princess Yuriko

(From L) Japan's Emperor Hirohito, his wife Empress Nagako, the emperor's brother Prince Mikasa and his wife Princess Yuriko (R, in a dress) are pictured in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on July 27, 1955. Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family, died at a Tokyo hospital on Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 101.

Formation of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

Formation of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 1 Kyodo - Undated photo shows a banner reading "Party name: Liberal Democratic Party" marking the inauguration of the LDP on Nov. 15, 1955, through the merger of the Democratic and Liberal parties. At that time, it controlled 298 seats in the House of Representatives and 115 seats in the House of Councillors. The party's birth initiated the so-called "1955 system" in Japan, where two major political parties emerged to vie for power. (Kyodo)

The Admirable Crichton film (1957)

The Admirable Crichton film (1957)

Martita Hunt, Cecil Parker, Sally Ann Howes, Kenneth More & Peter Graves Characters: Lady Brocklehurst,Lord Loam,Lady Mary,Crichton & Brocklehurst Film: The Admirable Crichton (1955) Director: Lewis Gilbert 15 November 1957 Date: 15-Nov-57

Right Cross film (1950)

Right Cross film (1950)

June Allyson, Ricardo Montalban, Dick Powell Characters: Pat O'Malley,Johnny Monterez,Rick Garvey Film: Right Cross (1955) Director: John Sturges 15 November 1950 Date: 15-Nov-50

LDP holds ceremony to mark 60th anniversary of founding

LDP holds ceremony to mark 60th anniversary of founding

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who concurrently serves as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, delivers a speech at a ceremony in Tokyo to mark the 60th anniversary of the party's founding on Nov. 29, 2015. The LDP was formed on Nov. 15, 1955 as a merger between the Liberal Party and Japan Democratic Party. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo