Ministry of War of Japan

The Ministry of War of Japan(??? Rikugun shó) was established in the late 19th century, alongside many other Ministries, as part of the creation of the first modern Japanese government. Japan modernized its military might into a force trained in modern (Western) technology, tactics, and discipline in a very short time, allowing it to win the Russo-Japanese War and Sino-Japanese War. It was the administrative, supply and mobilization agency of the Imperial Japanese Army (the Imperial Japanese Navy had its own Navy Ministry). It was headed by the War Minister, who was a member of the Cabinet and provided communications between the Army and Imperial Diet.

Related Topics:
??? - Japan - Russo-Japanese War - Sino-Japanese War - Imperial Japanese Army - Imperial Japanese Navy - Navy Ministry - Diet

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Militarization began anew in the 1930s, leading up to Japan's involvement in World War II, during which the War Ministry held much political influence.

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The Ministry was abolished in December of 1945 with the end of the war and the beginning of the American Occupation of Japan.

Related Topics:
1945 - Occupation of Japan

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