Meiji – Uneasy Lies the Crown

Put Some Respeck On His Name

Taisho’s ascension to the throne marked a critical point in Japanese politics and culture as the country turned its eyes to the West and the possibilities that lay beyond its borders. So put some respeck on his name.

Under Pressure

With limited information about Emperor Taisho, it’s hard to get in his head. But we can get inside his brain with modern research on meningitis.

Don’t Forget to Remember Me

Emperor Taisho’s short rule has been deemed insignificant by historians and by his own country. But this week we shed light on a man who helped usher Japan into the modern world.