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Democracy of the East
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Democracy of the East
After their victory against the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese enjoyed a period of prosperity. Their expansion plans were largely fulfilled, especially after gaining part of Indochina during the Treaty of Brussels and the Japanese could now fuel their growing economy with an abundance of resources.
It was during this period that Japan began transitioning into a parliamentary democracy. Much to the despair of the nation, Emperor Meiji had died of diabetes and nephritis in 1909, but his son, Yoshihito, became Emperor and declared that his reign would be Taishō (great righteousness)
Despite keeping away from the public, the Taishō Emperor would continue the reforms of his father, limiting the powers of the Genro and the Kazoku, while expanding the powers of the Imperial Diet. Before long, universal voting was implemented, while the Imperial Diet began discussing foreign matters, and not just domestic policy.
This change was of course met with resistance by the Genro and the Kazoku, who in 1911, seeing where the wind was blowing, attempted an assassination on the Emperor. This failed and the public turned firmly against any remaining Genro and Kazoku who were mostly imprisoned or isolated from politics.
By 1917, Japan had become a Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy, and Emperor Taishō was only happy to become a figurehead with Osachi Hamaguchi as Prime Minister. One party grew to dominate Japanese politics; Rikken Minseitō, the Constitutional Democratic Party which fully supported the Parliamentary system and advocated for a passive conciliatory foreign policy while maintaining the alliance with Great Britain. Under Rikken Minseitō, focus was placed on the integration of Korea, Formosa and Manchuria into the Japanese nation. Japanese settlers flooded into Korea and Manchuria, infrastructure was built in all three regions, and the Japanese government began extended more control to these areas. It wouldn’t be long until Manchuria, Korea and Formosa would become part of Japan proper.
Japanese history isn't my strong point so if I've made any mistakes, again the feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Here it is!
My apologies for the lack of updates, school has been a real pain
As always, all feedback is appreciated!
Democracy of the East
After their victory against the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese enjoyed a period of prosperity. Their expansion plans were largely fulfilled, especially after gaining part of Indochina during the Treaty of Brussels and the Japanese could now fuel their growing economy with an abundance of resources.
It was during this period that Japan began transitioning into a parliamentary democracy. Much to the despair of the nation, Emperor Meiji had died of diabetes and nephritis in 1909, but his son, Yoshihito, became Emperor and declared that his reign would be Taishō (great righteousness)
Despite keeping away from the public, the Taishō Emperor would continue the reforms of his father, limiting the powers of the Genro and the Kazoku, while expanding the powers of the Imperial Diet. Before long, universal voting was implemented, while the Imperial Diet began discussing foreign matters, and not just domestic policy.
This change was of course met with resistance by the Genro and the Kazoku, who in 1911, seeing where the wind was blowing, attempted an assassination on the Emperor. This failed and the public turned firmly against any remaining Genro and Kazoku who were mostly imprisoned or isolated from politics.
By 1917, Japan had become a Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy, and Emperor Taishō was only happy to become a figurehead with Osachi Hamaguchi as Prime Minister. One party grew to dominate Japanese politics; Rikken Minseitō, the Constitutional Democratic Party which fully supported the Parliamentary system and advocated for a passive conciliatory foreign policy while maintaining the alliance with Great Britain. Under Rikken Minseitō, focus was placed on the integration of Korea, Formosa and Manchuria into the Japanese nation. Japanese settlers flooded into Korea and Manchuria, infrastructure was built in all three regions, and the Japanese government began extended more control to these areas. It wouldn’t be long until Manchuria, Korea and Formosa would become part of Japan proper.
Japanese history isn't my strong point so if I've made any mistakes, again the feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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