Prime Ministership of Nobuyuki Abe
1939 — 1940

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East Indies

_{Japan expresses growing interests in the resource-rich south seas.}

U.S. Ambassador

_{A private conversation is held with the U.S. Ambassador.}

Mass Resignations

_{Several high-ranking members of the Foreign Office have resigned.}

“Remember the Bombing of Panay.”

_{Tokyo presents its firm demands to the Western power.}

Hardest Hit

_{Japan reacts strongly to the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact, a severe blow to the Empire.}

Prime Ministership of Fumimaro Konoe
1937 — 1939

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From Washington

_{A new ambassador is appointed for the straining Pacific region.}

Prime Ministership of Kōki Hirota
1936 — 1937

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Far-East Program!

_{Japan outlines foreign policy, dissolves the Diet, and expands naval influence.}

Prime Ministership of Okada Keisuke
1934 — 1936

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A Strong Navy Man

_{The Naval High Command issues demands regarding the Prime Ministerial selection.}

Prime Ministership of Saitō Makoto
1932 — 1934

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Plot Inspired By Meiji Honor

_{Anti-government plotters draw inspiration from Meiji-era ideals of honor.}

Hakkō Ichiu

_{Japan elevates Korea to monarchy, defends Manchuria at League of Nations.}

Emperor’s 32nd Birthday

_{The Emperor celebrates his birthday; a bomb disrupts the military parade in Shanghai.}

Prime Ministership of Wakatsuki Reijirō
1931 — 1931

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Lighiting Strikes Over Mukden!!!

_{Lightning strikes into Manchuria to protect Japanese interests and property.}

Prime Ministership of Hamaguchi Osachi
1931 — 1931

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Japanese Railways

_{A new President is appointed to lead the South Manchuria Railway.}

Lion Resigns

_{Prime Minister Yuko Hamaguchi has officially resigned from office.}

Another Princess

_{Her Majesty Empress Nagako has given birth to a child.}

Son of Heaven

_{Shidehara disrespects the Emperor’s esteemed name and honor.}

Terrorist Actions

_{The Japanese military swiftly suppresses the rebellions in Chosen.}

Wet Nurses

_{Wet nurses are carefully selected for His Majesty’s children.}

The Chimney Man

_{A Japanese factory worker protests from atop an industrial chimney.}

Shot

_{Prime Minister Hamaguchi, the Lion, is shot by a terrorist.}

‘Nose Wiper’

_{The Nose Wiper wiped noses for eight years and inspired others.}

An Angry Navy Man

_{Navy man angered by Japan’s entry into the London Naval Treaty.}

Hard Times

_{The Tokyo Stock Exchange closed due to economic turmoil.}

February Elections

_{Prime Minister Hamaguchi, the Lion, wins a decisive electoral victory.}

Poetry Contest

_{The Imperial Household announces a prestigious poetry contest.}

No Threat

_{Japan poses no threat to its neighbors or global peace.}

The Siege of Gwangju

_{Revolutionary resistance intensifies against the ongoing Japanese military occupation.}

Orders

_{Governor-General reports ongoing unrest and military response in Chosen.}

Tokyo Spies

_{A covert spy network is established to monitor Korean activities.}