Rule of Manchukuo
The Republic of Manchukio is proclaimed in Japanese occupied Manchuria
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1932 in Japan
Explore 21 historical events and records for Japan in 1932.
Historical records for Japan in 1932
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January
Shanghai Incident
The Japanese navy bombs Shanghai, the "Shanghai Incident"
Siege of Shanghai
Japan sends troops to "protect" Japanese residents
February
Coup
The Finance Minister is assassinated by the "Blood Brotherhood League". A failed plot to return Japan to an agrarian society led by the Emperor
Rule of Manchukuo
Manchukio becomes nominally independent but really a puppet of Japan
Siege of Shanghai
Japanese warships are sent to Shanghai to protect the 30,000 Japanese living there
March
Manchukuo
Japan supports creation of Manchukuo despite League criticism.
Assassination of Dan Takuma
Assassinated by the Ketsumeidan, "Blood Brotherhood League"
Death of Dan Takuma
Death of Dan Takuma, assassinated
Rule of Manchukuo
Manchukuo is founded in Manchuria, the Japanese rule through Emperor Pu Yi
May
Assassination of Tsuyoshi Inukai
Assassinated for trying to restrain the army in Manchuria
Constitution of Japan
Party Government is effectively brought to an end as the military takes over
Death of Tsuyoshi Inukai
Death of Tsuyoshi Inukai, assassinated for trying to restrain the army in Manchuria
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Invasion of China
The War Party gains a victory of 303 seats against 146
September
Lytton Report
The Lytton Report on the conflict between China and Japan accuses Japan of being the aggressor
Recognition of Manchukuo
Japan recognizes Manchukuo, followed only by Italy & Germany
Other events (month unknown)
General
Appointed General
Japan defeats China at the 1st Battle of Shanghai & China ends
Japan defeats China at the 1st Battle of Shanghai & China ends its boycott
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Peace
Japanese comanders sign a truce & do not press their advantage beyond the Great Wall
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