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Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, known for his trademark long eyebrows and nickname “Ton-chan,” passed away on Friday at the age of 101. During his tenure as prime minister, he advocated “politics gentle to people” and tackled such crises as the Tokyo subway sarin gas attack and the Great Ha...