The leading military figure in the Japanese government following the failed coup of 1936 was AP World History Chapter 30 The leading military figure in the Japanese government following the failed coup of 1936 was a. Kendo Nobunaga. b. Ikura Kansatsu. c. Teoke Tomomi. d. Tojo Hideki. e. Korekiyo Takahashi. Answer: D Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+