Independence of Japan
Japan is self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of World War II in the Pacific
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1952 in Japan
Explore 17 historical events and records for Japan in 1952.
Historical records for Japan in 1952
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April
Occupation
The US occupation of Japan officially ends
Peace Treaty
Japan becomes self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of WW II in the Pacific
Rule of Japan
The US occupation of Japan officially ends
Rule of Japan
Japan is self-governing after a Treaty marking the end of World War II in the Pacific
Security Treaty
The Security Treaty with the USA comes into effect
Treaty of Security
The Security Treaty with the USA comes into effect
Treaty of Security
Signs a peace Treaty with the USA
July
Reform of Government
The Prevention of Subversive Activities Law passes through the Diet
October
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 4th term
Other events (month unknown)
Conference of San Francisco
Negotiates for Japan at the San Francisco Peace Conference
Diet
Appointed Member of Diet
Diplomatic Correspondence at Tokyo
Signs the "Yoshida Letter" drafted by Dulles recognizing Kai-sheks as Chinas leader. Signs the "Yoshida Letter" drafted by Dulles recognizing Kai-shek as Chinas leader
Letter
Signs the "Yoshida Letter" drafted by Dulles recognizing Kai-shek as Chinas leader
Minister of Construction
Appointed Minister of Construction
The Life of Oharu (Saikaku Ichidai Onna)
Kenji Mizoguchi directs The Life of Oharu (Saikaku Ichidai Onna)
To Live
Kurosawas To Live
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