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==== Sacura Revolution ====
Shogun Sacai Tadayoxi died
▲Shogun Sacai Tadayoxi died heirless at Edo's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_Castle Tsjijoda Castle] in 1896. His death immediately signaled the beginning of a Federalist coup d'etat.
===== A new Constitution =====
The Kigai Constitution (己亥憲法, ''kigai kenpō'') was adopted by the Japanese government in 1899. It established the Japanese States-General, consolidated the existence of a judiciary, and defined the role and powers of the Emperor and the Chancellor. While recognized as a democratizing force in Japanese history, the Constitution granted the Emperor (and the imperial family at large) significant executive authority, particularly over the judicial branch and the military.
==== Conflict over the Loestjoes ====
In 1895, [[Tauland]] formally abolished the Loetsjoean monarchy, ending over a century of autonomy. The Satsuma lords maintained claims on Loetsjoe since Tauland's seizure of the islands in the late 18th century - claims which were carried into the new Japanese government. New Hague began enacting assimilation policies the same year, mandating the use of Dutch in schools, encouraging Tau emigration to the cities of Isjigaci and Nafa, and enabled large corporations to operate on the islands.
This provoked a negative response from the Japanese public and the state, with [[Sakuramachi|Empress Sakuramachi]] issuing a statement on the matter in 1898; "...''the Tau, are actively stripping away the ancient culture of Loetsjoe. I implore New Hague to cease their incessant interference with the people of the King of Tsjoozan...''". The year after, the [[History of Tauland#Ryukyu stand off|Loestjoe Standoff]] would occur, when both nations would utilize their navies in order to intimidate the other. It was soon followed by a quick diplomatic agreement in favour of Japanese fishermen.
On the tenth anniversary of the abolition of the kingdom, Japan officially renewed its claims to the Loetsjoe archipelago in 1905, sparking a diplomatic crisis with Tauland. While no significant violence occured after 1900, Japan would insist upon its claims periodically, citing historical reasons and concern for the indigenous culture of the area.
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