Taisho Democracy + policy of Internationalism (jun 28, 1919 – sep 18, 1931)

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Taisho Democracy:
Politics run by parliamentary democracy
(shift away from old Samurai oligarchy),
civil rights introduced (e.g. universal male suffrage in 1925),
society more open to western influence

policy of Internationalism:
Foreign policy dominated by Shidehara Kijuro,
emphasis on peaceful trade,
good relations w/ US,
advancing influence in China (by peaceful methods),
following the Washington Naval Agreement,
League of Nations member (on the Council)

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