Yasuo Fukuda is a Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan from September 2007 to September 2008. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and has held various positions in the Japanese government throughout his career, including Minister of Foreign Affairs. Fukuda is known for his moderate political stance and efforts to improve Japan's relations with neighboring countries. Born on July 16, 1936, in Tokyo, Fukuda comes from a prominent political family; his father, Takeo Fukuda, was also a former Prime Minister. After graduating from Waseda University, he entered politics and became involved in various legislative activities. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by challenges, including economic issues and political instability.