Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1926 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1926.

Historical records for Japan in 1926

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December

Death of Taisho

Taisho · House / House of Tokugawa

Dies age 47, his son was acting as Regent for 5 years during his illness

Succession

Hirohito · House / House of Tokugawa

Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, ascends the chrysanthemum throne as a god. Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 124th Emperor of Japan

Other events (month unknown)

League Council

Ishii, Kikujiro · President of League Council · Warfare / League of Nations

Appointed President of the Council and Assembly of the League of Nations, 2nd term

Major

Sano, Tadayoshi · Major · Warfare / Military

Appointed Major

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