The Japanese Prime Minister is currently Shinzo ABE, who has held the position since 2012. His predecessor was Yoshiro Mori, who was in office from 2000 to 2001. Before him, Keizo Obuchi was Prime Minister from 1998 to 2000. The Prime Minister before Obuchi was Ryutaro Hashimoto, who held the office from 1996 to 1998. The Prime Minister before Hashimoto was Tomiichi Murayama, who was in office from 1994 to 1996. The Prime Minister before Murayama was Kiichi Miyazawa, who held the office from 1991 to 1993. Finally, the Prime Minister before Miyazawa was Toshiki Kaifu, who was in office from 1989 to 1991.