Yoshihiko Noda is a Japanese politician who served as the 95th Prime Minister of Japan from September 2011 to December 2012. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Japan and has held various positions in the government, including Minister of Finance. Noda is known for his efforts to address Japan's economic challenges and disaster recovery following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. Born on May 20, 1957, in Chiba Prefecture, Noda graduated from Waseda University with a degree in political science. He entered politics in 1993 and has been involved in numerous legislative initiatives throughout his career, focusing on economic reform and social issues.