# Hirota Koki - Prime Minister of Japan

URL: https://allhistories.com/japan/rulers/hirota-koki
In office: 1936 – 1937
House, clan or party: Independent / historical affiliation not assigned
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirota_Koki

Hirota Koki was prime minister for 11 months, under Emperor Shōwa. In office: March 1936 – February 1937.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Okada Keisuke](https://allhistories.com/japan/rulers/okada-keisuke)
- Next in list: [Hayashi Senjuro](https://allhistories.com/japan/rulers/hayashi-senjuro)

## Timeline events during this reign or term in office
- 1937 - [Full-scale war with China](https://allhistories.com/japan/timeline/1937-full-scale-war-with-china)