Why is this Taisho Democracy?

• An Intellectual/Philosophical Framework

  • Minobe TatsukichiÅfs Organ Theory
  • Yoshino SakuzoÅfs Minponshugi

• Parties seemingly established/legitimized

• International Influences WWI

• Hara Cabinet 1918 after Rice Riots

• 1925 Universal manhood Suffrage Act

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