Conclusion

Abstract

In the genealogy of the Hatoyama Dynasty, Kazuo, the first generation, passed down two distinct career attributes to the family: that of a politician and that of a scholar. Kazuo was a prominent academic, educator, lawyer, and politician. Kazuo’s graduation from Yale Law School at the top of his class in 1880 suffices to illustrate his exceptional academic excellence and diligence. The closest American counterpart of Kazuo in terms of academic origin, integrity, and liberalism would be Woodrow Wilson. Kazuo’s two career attributes were split between his two sons. Ichiro inherited Kazuo’s political attributes whereas Hideo inherited Kazuo’s scholarly attributes. Following his parents’ expectations, Ichiro pursued a political career and achieved political power. In contrast, Hideo became a law professor. Only later in his life did Hideo become a HR member.