Happy birthday! Junichiro Koizumi turns 83 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 83 on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Junichiro Koizumi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Koizumi, a cultural icon

Born in Yokosuka on January 8, 1942, Junichiro Koizumi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Koizumi'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 Junichiro hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Junichiro Koizumi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Junichiro, you're the best!

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