1912

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Meiji 45 (明治四十五年) / Taishô 1 (大正元年)

Timeline of 1912

Other Events of 1912

  • The sixth Bunten is held.
  • Emperor Taishô ascends to the throne.
  • Karafuto Shrine is established.
  • The film "Ôishi Azumakudari" is released.
  • The Battle of Tsushima Between the Japanese and Russian Fleets, fought on 27th. May 1905 by Commander Vladimir Semenoff is published.
  • Publication begins of the katsuji (moveable type) version of Tsûkô ichiran (pub. completed 1913).
  • "Mainland" system of democratic participation in electing representatives for the National Diet is extended to Okinawa prefecture.

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