Who was the Japanese finance minister responsible for the government policies during the depression? AP World History Chapter 30 Who was the Japanese finance minister responsible for the government policies during the depression? a. Tanaka Mitsubishi b. Korekiyo Takahashi c. Tojo Haru d. Minamasu Yokomoto e. Kyoto Surimboto Answer: B Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+