Diplomatic Ultimatum at Tsingtau
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
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1914 in Japan
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Historical records for Japan in 1914
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August
Diplomatic Ultimatum at Tsingtau
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
Rule of Tsingtau
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
Rule of Tsingtau
Japanese Government send ultimatum to Germany demanding evacuation of Tsingtau
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Germany severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Japan declares war on Germany. Germany severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Declaration of War
Japan declares war on Germany
Declaration of War
Japan uses its alliance with Britain to declare war on Germany. Japan declares war on Germany
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Austria-Hungar
Japan severs diplomatic relations with Austria-Hungar. Japan declares "State of War" with Austria-Hungary
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Austria-Hungary
Japan severs diplomatic relations with Austria-Hungary
Declaration of War
Japan declares "State of War" with Austria-Hungary. Austria is at war with Japan
September
Invasion of Tsingtau
Japanese forces land in Shantung to attack Tsingtau
Invasion of Tsingtau
British force joins Japanese army before Tsingtau
October
Capture of Yap Island
Japanese naval forces occupy Yap Island
Sinking of Takachiho
Japanese light cruiser "Takachiho" sunk by German destroyer off Tsingtau
November
Capture of Tsingtao
The German colony of Tsingtao in China surrenders to the Japanese
Capture of Tsingtau
Tsingtau capitulates to Japanese forces
Japanese Cabinet decide against despatch of troops or warships to Europe
Japanese Cabinet decide against despatch of troops or warships to Europe
Japanese Cabinet decide against despatch of troops or warships to Europe
Japanese Cabinet decide against despatch of troops or warships to Europe
December
Agreement on Japanese request that Australia should not occupy
British Government agree to Japanese request that Australia should not occupy German islands north of the Equator
Japanese Foreign Minister declares Japan will not give up German islands occupied
Japanese Foreign Minister declares Japan will not give up German islands occupied north of the Equator
Japanese Foreign Minister declares Japan will not give up German islands occupied
Japanese Foreign Minister declares Japan will not give up German islands occupied north of the Equator
Other events (month unknown)
Adjutant
Appointed an Adjutant, attached to the War Ministry
Alliance Taisho and Allies
Japan joins the Allies
Capture of Qingdao
Japan captures the German concession of Qingdao in China
Capture of Tsingtao
Japan captures the German base at Tsingtao in China
Education
Put in charge of the education of Prince Hirohito, the future Showa Emperor
Foreign Secretary of Japan
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary of Japan
Appointed Foreign Minister, 4th term
Kokoro
Publication of "Kokoro"
Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
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