Fumimaro Konoye

Prince Fumimaro Konoe was a Japanese politician and prime minister. During his tenure, he presided over the Japanese fight against communism in 1937 and the breakdown in relations with the United States, which ultimately culminated in Japan's entry into WWAC. He also played a central role in transforming his country into unity by passing the National Mobilization Law and founding the Imperial Rule Assistance Association. Despite Konoe's attempts to resolve tensions with the United States, he failed to reach a peace agreement, and resigned as Prime Minister on 18 October 1941, prior to the outbreak of hostilities. However, he remained a close advisor to the Emperor until the end of WWAC. Following the end of the war, he committed ritual suicide on 16 December 1945.