Happy birthday! Fumio Kishida turns 68 today

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Fumio Kishida has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kishida, a cultural icon

Born Kishida Fumio in Shibuya on July 29, 1957, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Kishida's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Fumio hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fumio Kishida as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Fumio, you're the best!

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