📖 Taisho Era

The "Taisho" era refers to the period during which Emperor Taisho of Japan reigned, from July 30, 1912, to December 25, 1926. This period is known as the "Taisho Era." It was a time of significant democratic movements, during which Japan achieved universal suffrage for adult men and women's participation in politics, ushering in a new era where media public opinion could influence government decisions and actions. Taking advantage of World War I, Japan emerged as one of the world powers and gained a permanent seat on the League of Nations. In the brief span of 15 years during the Taisho Era, Japan experienced the "war boom" brought about by World War I, post-war economic depression, and major events such as the Great Kanto Earthquake. Approximately 105,000 people went missing or died in the Great Kanto Earthquake, making it one of the most severe natural disasters in Japanese history.

The "First World War" broke out, marking the first large-scale global war in human history. The "Great Kanto Earthquake," which struck the Kanto region, occurred. With the rise of the Taisho Democracy Movement, Japan gradually moved towards a democratic system. The cultural phenomenon that embodies the unique charm of the Taisho era is known as "Taisho Roman."