15 Facts About Takeru Inukai

Takeru Inukai was a Japanese politician and novelist active in Showa period Japan.

Takeru Inukai was born in the Ushigome district of Tokyo, the son of Tsuyoshi Takeru Inukai, then a member of the House of Representatives from Okayama.

Takeru Inukai attended the School of Philosophy in Tokyo Imperial University, but he left without graduating and became a writer.

Takeru Inukai's works were influenced by Mushanokoji Saneatsu and Nagayo Yoshiro.

Takeru Inukai became a member of the Japanese chapter of the International PEN.

Tsuyoshi Takeru Inukai was assassinated in the May 15 Incident of 1932.

The assassins had intended to kill the comedian Charlie Chaplin, who was a guest of the prime minister, but Takeru Inukai had taken Chaplin to see a sumo match, likely saving both their lives.

Takeru Inukai served as parliamentary counsellor to the Ministry of Communications under the first Konoe cabinet.

Takeru Inukai was held for questioning by the police in relation to the Sorge Spy Incident.

Takeru Inukai helped organize the Japan Progressive Party, the largest party in the diet by far when it was formed.

Takeru Inukai was an exception, as he had remained an independent throughout the war.

Takeru Inukai joined the cabinet as Minister of Justice in October 1952.

Takeru Inukai did so, but resigned as Minister of Justice the following day.

Takeru Inukai participated in the conservative merger of the Liberal Party and the Democratic Party to form the Liberal Democratic Party in 1955.

Takeru Inukai's grave is located at Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo.