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1897 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1897.

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Historical records for Japan in 1897

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March

26 March 1897

Currency Act

Matsukata, Masayoshi · Tokyo · Minister of Finance · Government / Government of Japan

The Currency Act authorises a gold standard funded partly by Chinese indemnity payments.

October

1 October 1897

Gold Standard

Matsukata, Masayoshi · Tokyo · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Government of Japan

Japan implements the gold standard and defines the yen by a fixed gold content.

Other events (month unknown)

1897

Ambassador

Hara, Kei · Ambassador of Japan · Government / Government of Japan

Appointed Ambassador of Korea

1897

Education

Araki, Sadao · Warfare / Military

Graduates from the Imperial Japanese Army Academy

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