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1882 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1882.

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Historical records for Japan in 1882

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April

16 April 1882

Constitutional Progressive Party Organised

Okuma, Shigenobu · Tokyo · Party Leader · Politics / Progressive Party

Becomes a leading figure in Japan's new Progressive Party.

16 April 1882

Rikken Kaishinto Founded

Okuma, Shigenobu · Tokyo · Party Leader · Politics / Progressive Party

Helps found the Rikken Kaishinto constitutional party.

June

June 1882

Minister of China

Enomoto, Takeaki · Minister of China · Government / Government of Japan

Appointed Minister to China

Other events (month unknown)

1882

Party Leader

Okuma · Party Leader of PP · Politics / Progressive Party

Founds the Progressive Party, Rikken Kaishinto, & becomes its leader

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