Historical Events tagged with "taishō"
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Politics & Government
Emperor Meiji's Death and Taishō Ascension
July 30th, 1912 112 years ago
Emperor Meiji of Japan passed away, leading to the ascension of his son, Yoshihito, as Emperor Taishō. The transition marked a significant point in Japanese history, representing a change from the Meiji era of rapid modernization to a period characterized by political and social turmoil. Yoshihito's reign would see both cultural shifts and Japan's growing militarism in the early 20th century.
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