1957 in Japan

Events in the year 1957 in Japan. It corresponds to Shōwa 32 (昭和32年)) in the Japanese calendar.

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Decades:
  • 1930s
  • 1940s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
See also:Other events of 1957
History of Japan  • Timeline  • Years

Incumbents

Events
  • 1 April – Yoyogi Seminar Cram School was founded.[4]
  • 12 April - According to Japan Coast Guard official confirmed report, a sightseeing boat Kitagawa Maru No 5 capsize by overcrowded off Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, 113 persons perished, with 49 persons wounded.[5]
  • 8 May - Coca-Cola, full-scale sale start in Japan.
  • 25-28 July - According to Japanese government official confirmed report, heavy massive torrential rain and flood swept hit around Isahaya, Kyushu Island. 992 persons lost their lives.[6]

Births

Deaths

References
  1. "Hirohito | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  2. "Ishibashi Tanzan | prime minister of Japan". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  3. Helms, Ludger (2012). Poor Leadership and Bad Governance: Reassessing Presidents and Prime Ministers in North America, Europe and Japan. Edward Elgar Publishing. p. 178. ISBN 978-0-85793-273-0.
  4. ja:代々木ゼミナール#沿革 (Japanese language edition) Retriveted date on 16 June, 2020.
  5. [:ja:第五北川丸事故] (Japanese language edition) Retrieved date on 6 January, 2020.
  6. [:ja:諫早豪雨] (Japanese language edition) Retrieved date on 6 January, 2019.
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