Yoshihito (嘉仁; [a] 31 August 1879 – 25 December 1926), posthumously honored as Emperor Taishō (大正天皇, Taishō Tennō), [b] was the 123rd emperor of Japan according to the …

Dec 21, 2025 · Taishō (born August 31, 1879, Tokyo, Japan—died December 25, 1926, Hayama) was the 123rd ruling descendant of the Japanese imperial family, the emperor who reigned …

Unlike his predecessor, the Meiji emperor, the Taisho emperor had been sickly as a child and played almost no political role. In 1921, he became mentally deranged, and his son, Crown …

Explore the life, timeline, and legacy of Emperor Taisho.

The Taishō era (大正時代, Taishō jidai) is a period in Japanese history that lasted from July 30, 1912, to December 25, 1926. It corresponds to the reign of Emperor Taishō (Yoshihito), who …

The Taishō period continued the process of adoption and transformation of foreign models. During this period Japan participated in World War I and continued its colonial rule of Korea and …

In last week’s post, we were introduced to Emperor Taishō and how each era in Japanese history is named after the reigning Emperor. In this volume, we will look further into Emperor Taishō’s …

The Taishō era (大正時代, Taishō jidai; [taiɕoː dʑidai] ⓘ) was a period in the history of Japan dating from July 30, 1912 to December 25, 1926, coinciding with the reign of Emperor Taishō. …

Jun 9, 2002 · Taisho and early Showa Period (1912 - 1945) During the era of the weak Emperor Taisho (1912-26), the political power shifted from the oligarchic clique (genro) to the …

Taishō period, (1912–26) period in Japanese history corresponding to the reign of the Taishō emperor, Yoshihito (1879–1926). It followed the Meiji period and represented a continuation of …