Constitution of Japan
Issues an Imperial Rescript rejecting Japanese racial superiority. Issues an Imperial Rescript denying his divinity
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1946 in Japan
Explore 19 historical events and records for Japan in 1946.
Historical records for Japan in 1946
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January
Conservatives
Many prewar conservative politicians are barred from holding public office
April
Death of Masaharu Homma
Death of Masaharu Homma, executed
Execution
Executed for war crimes, held responsible for the "Bataan Death March"
May
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
September
Reform of Labour Relations
Labor Relations Adjustment Law
October
Reform of Land Ownership
Second Land Reform Act
November
Constitution of Japan
The new constitution is promulgated
Trial
Put on trial for War crimes in Manilla
December
Death of Tomoyuki Yamashita
Death of Tomoyuki Yamashita, executed
Execution
Death of Tomoyuki Yamashita, executed
Election
Popular elections are set up to vote for provincial governors
Reform of Electoral System
Popular elections are set up to vote for provincial governors
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of Japan
The Emperor is proclaimed "symbol of the state and of the unity of the people"
Education
Receives English lessons from Elizabeth Vining, a Quaker widow
Hatoyama
Banned from holding office by the Americans
One Wonderful Sunday
Kurosawas One Wonderful Sunday. Kurosawas No Regrets for Our Youth
Reform of Political Parties
Helps reform the Liberal Party
Speaker
Appointed Speaker of the Diet
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