Higashikuni Cabinet | |
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 43rd Cabinet of Japan | |
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| Date formed | August 17, 1945 |
| Date dissolved | October 9, 1945 |
| People and organisations | |
| Emperor | Hirohito |
| Prime Minister | Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni |
| Member party | (Allied Occupation: 28 August 1945 - ) Independent Military |
| Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 87th Imperial Diet |
| Predecessor | Kantarō Suzuki Cabinet |
| Successor | Shidehara Cabinet |
The Higashikuni Cabinet is the 43rd Cabinet of Japan led by Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni from August 17 to October 9, 1945.
The Allied occupation began on 28 August 1945 following the surrender of Japan. The Cabinet's principal task was to preserve the integrity of the Japanese government in the chaotic aftermath of the Kyūjō incident and oversee the disbanding of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. Following a dispute with Allied commanders over the repeal of the Peace Preservation Law, the Cabinet resigned on 9 October and was succeeded by the Shidehara Cabinet.
