Economy of Japan
Major shortage of foods & other goods, prices rising quickly
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1940 in Japan
Explore 24 historical events and records for Japan in 1940.
Historical records for Japan in 1940
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January
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
March
Rule of Nanking
A puupet Japanese Government is established in Japan
June
Changkufeng & Nomonhan incidents with Russia are settled
The Changkufeng & Nomonhan incidents with Russia are settled
Incident-Changkufeng
The Changkufeng & Nomonhan incidents with Russia are settled
Incident-Nomonhan
The Changkufeng & Nomonhan incidents with Russia are settled
September
Alliance Hirohito and Japan
Thailand is forced to become an ally of Japan
Alliance Konoe Fumimaro and Axis powers
A military alliance is signed with the Axis powers
Capture of Japan
Japan captures Indo, with the agreement of the Vichy Government
International Sanctions
The US applies sanctions against Japan for closing the "Open Door" policy in Asia
Invasion of Indochina
Japan completes the invasion of northern French Indochina
Invasion of Indochina
After the fall of France Japan stations troops north Indo
Peace
Japan agrees peace with Russia in Berlin, after joining the Tripartite Pact
Tripartite Pact
Japan makes an alliance with Russia & Germany
Vichy Government
Japan captures Indo, with the agreement of the Vichy Government
October
Censorship
Political parties are banned
Constitution of Japan
Political parties are banned
IRAA
Appointed Head of the The Imperial Rule Assistance Association
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Toyohiko Kagawa
Arrested for pacifism
Inspector
Appointed Inspector General of the Imperial Airforce
Inspector
Appointed Inspector General of the Imperial Airforce
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Shrine
The Togo Shrine is built in Harajuku, Tokyo in dedication to Togo Heihachiro who is celebrated as a shinto kami
Visit to Berlin
Visits Hitler, no action against the Allies until modernisation of army & airforce
How these records were prepared
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