The decade of the 1920s began and ended with global economic slowdowns. Between them, Japan was hit with a devastating earthquake.
As Japan struggled with its economic problems and rebuilding from the disaster, right-wing Army commanders took it upon themselves to seize control of Manchuria, which they saw as essential to Japan’s economic and military security.
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Fanfare
Opening Theme
“Kojo no Tsuki” (“Moon Over Desolate Castle”)
Composed in 1901 by Taki Rentaro. Public domain.
Closing Theme
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