Fukuda Takeo 's response to the terrorist hijacking incident , Japan Airlines Flight 472 ( 1977 ) , drew international controversies . Unlike how Western countries would refuse hijackers ’ demands , Fukuda accepted their demands based on the principle that “ human life outweighs the earth . ” Fukuda Yasuo , the eldest son of Fukuda Takeo , became the Prime Minister after Shinzo Abe 's abrupt resignation . Less than one year in office , Mr. Fukuda had to step down his position due to ongoing involvement in political scandals such as the missing pension scandal which caused a steep decrease in his personal popularity
Japan Airlines Flight 472 ( 1977 )
Japan Airlines Flight 472 (1977)
Hereditary politicians