Birth of Taisho1879
Birth of Taisho, son of Mutsuhito
Historical person
Taisho Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Taisho, based on 31 World History Database records associated with Japan.
31 records1879–192623 events4 places
Chronological biography
1879
1889
Succession1889
Succeeds as Crown Prince
1912
Constitution of Japan1912
Appoints an executive Prime Minister & a 10 man cabinet
Head of State1912
Appointed Head of State
Succession1912
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan
1914
Alliance Taisho and Allies1914
Japan joins the Allies
Capture of Qingdao1914
Japan captures the German concession of Qingdao in China
Capture of Tsingtao1914
Japan captures the German base at Tsingtao in China
Diplomatic Ultimatum at Tsingtau15 August 1914
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
Rule of Tsingtau15 August 1914
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan23 August 1914
Japan declares war on Germany. Germany severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Declaration of War23 August 1914
Japan uses its alliance with Britain to declare war on Germany. Japan declares war on Germany
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan24 August 1914
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Austria-Hungar25 August 1914
Japan severs diplomatic relations with Austria-Hungar. Japan declares "State of War" with Austria-Hungary
Declaration of War25 August 1914
Japan declares "State of War" with Austria-Hungary. Austria is at war with Japan
Invasion of Tsingtau22 September 1914
Japanese forces land in Shantung to attack Tsingtau
Invasion of Tsingtau23 September 1914
British force joins Japanese army before Tsingtau
Capture of Yap Island7 October 1914
Japanese naval forces occupy Yap Island
Sinking of Takachiho18 October 1914
Japanese light cruiser "Takachiho" sunk by German destroyer off Tsingtau
Capture of Tsingtao7 November 1914
The German colony of Tsingtao in China surrenders to the Japanese
Capture of Tsingtau7 November 1914
Tsingtau capitulates to Japanese forces
Japanese Cabinet decide against despatch of troops or warships to Europe14 November 1914
Japanese Cabinet decide against despatch of troops or warships to Europe
1915
Peace1915
China accepts Japans "Twenty One Demands"
1916
Resignation of Okuma1916
Okumas resignation brings in the expansionist General Masatake as Prime Minister
1918
Demonstrations1918
Suppresses civil disobedience & labour movements. Authorizes more than 10,000 arrests & some executions
DemonstrationsApril 1918
Suppresses civil disobedience & labour movements
Invasion of RussiaApril 1918
Japan attempts to gain a military foothold in Siberia
1919
Reballion of Rebels in Korea is suppressedApril 1919
An insurrection in Korea is suppressed
Reballion of Rebels in Korea is suppressedApril 1919
An insurrection in Korea is suppressed
1921
Succession1921
Succession of Hirohito as regent due to Taishos poor mental health
1926
Death of Taisho25 December 1926
Dies age 47, his son was acting as Regent for 5 years during his illness
Titles and roles
Emperor · Emperor · Head of State
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.