While Emperor Taishō was in poor health, the name of the era served as an ethical anchor for democratic movements and political openness. The term became a symbol of "Taishō democracy" — brief, but ...

Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica may be declining faster than the most pessimistic predictions, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery.

Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming melts their icy habitat, researchers say.

Also known as Sanke or Taisho Sanke, this koi fish is high-priced because of its ancient origins. It was first discovered in 1918 during the era of Emperor Taishō, which is why it was named after ...

It was first discovered in 1918 during the era of Emperor Taishō, which is why it was named after him. Unlike some varieties, it has sumi (black) scattered over its body, meaning it has three colors ...

An emperor penguin surprised locals when it appeared on a beach in Australia after making an epic journey of thousands of miles from its home in Antarctica.

Teacher Background From Meiji to Taishō. In 1888, the Japanese government under the Meiji emperor adopted its first written Western-style constitution. The Constitution was modeled after the Prussian ...

The Taishō period also saw the first attempts by members of the outcast burakumin group to challenge discrimination based on their historic association with trades such as butchery and leather tanning ...