Shigenobu Okuma
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Shigenobu Okuma (1838-1922) was a Japanese diplomat, government official and educator, who served as Prime Minister of Japan
Government policies
He was opposed to the Satsuma and Chosu Clan factions in the Meiji Restoration, pushing for constitutional government. He also opposed Takamori Saigo proposal for Korea: "to begin diplomatic relations with Korea in the hope that Korean refusal would precipitate a Japanese punitive expedition (this proposal is known as “Seikanron”), Ōkuma objected to this proposal on the grounds that domestic affairs should be given priority."[1]
Education
He founded Waseda University.
Party politics
With Taisuke Itagaki, he cofounded the Kenseito (Constitutional Government Party).
References
- ↑ Shigenobu Okuma: A Short Biography, Wakeda University