
The Assassination of Japan's Prime Minister
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Trial and Transformation: The Aftermath of Political Assassination in Japan
This chapter explores the trial of Lieutenant Mikami Taku, who defended his role in the assassination of Prime Minister Tsuyoshi, arguing it was for Japan's greater good. The lenient sentencing of the conspirators signals a significant shift towards increased military influence and nationalism in Japan's political arena.
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