Episode 2 of 2

First Imperial Diet Convenes

When: 1890-11-29
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Part of: Meiji Constitution takes effect and first Imperial Diet convenes

The first National Diet of Japan convened on the same day the Meiji Constitution took effect, marking the start of representative assembly.

The first Imperial Diet, established by the Meiji Constitution, met on November 29, 1890. The session was characterized by controversy and political tensions. The Diet's structure included a House of Representatives and a House of Peers, reflecting Prussian and British influences.

Sources

Meiji Constitution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
National Diet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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