Kōichi Kido 1889 – 1977

Biography

Kōichi Kido was born on July 18, 1889, in the Akasaka-ku district of Tokyo, beginning a life that would span nearly nine decades of twentieth-century Japan. His early years were shaped by the modernizing nation, and he would eventually dedicate himself to public service and political life during one of Japan’s most transformative periods.

Throughout his career, Kido became known as a dedicated Japanese politician, contributing to the nation’s governance during years of significant historical change. His work reflected the complexities and challenges of his era, as he navigated the evolving role of political leadership in Japan.

On April 6, 1977, Kido passed away at the Hospital of the Imperial Household at the age of eighty-seven, his death resulting from liver cirrhosis. His remains were laid to rest at Tama Cemetery in Tamachō, Japan, where he joins others remembered for their contributions to the nation’s history.