Among the highlights of the period in which Takeshita led the government , he acknowledged that Japan had been an aggressor during World War II .
In November 1987 , Takeshita became president of the LDP and was thus elected Prime Minister of Japan , replacing Yasuhiro Nakasone .
Among the highlights of the period in which Takeshita led the government , Takeshita acknowledged that Japan had been an aggressor during World War II .
In November 1987 , Takeshita became president of the LDP and was thus elected Prime Minister of Japan , replacing Yasuhiro Nakasone .