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The Secret Alliance with Japan Shattered by the Russian Revolution

  • Field Marshal Yamagata Aritomo (1838–1922). Born to a low-ranking samurai family in the Chōshū domain, he became a central figure in the Meiji Restoration of 1868 and one of Japan's first prime ministers.

    Field Marshal Yamagata Aritomo (1838–1922). Born to a low-ranking samurai family in the Chōshū domain, he became a central figure in the Meiji Restoration of 1868 and one of Japan's first prime ministers.

  • Ōkuma Shigenobu (1838–1922). Born in the domain of Saga, he served as prime minister of Japan and founded Waseda University.

    Ōkuma Shigenobu (1838–1922). Born in the domain of Saga, he served as prime minister of Japan and founded Waseda University.

  • A report on the visit of Grand Duke Mikhailovich in the January 12, 1916, Yomiuri Shimbun.

    A report on the visit of Grand Duke Mikhailovich in the January 12, 1916, Yomiuri Shimbun.

  • Japanese Ambassador to Russia Motono Ichirō (1862–1918). After 10 years of service in Russia, he was awarded the title of viscount and then appointed as foreign minister.

    Japanese Ambassador to Russia Motono Ichirō (1862–1918). After 10 years of service in Russia, he was awarded the title of viscount and then appointed as foreign minister.

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Sazonov (1860–1927).

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Sazonov (1860–1927).

  • The official text of the agreement between Japan and Russia in the newspaper Tokyo Asahi Shimbun on July 9, 1916.

    The official text of the agreement between Japan and Russia in the newspaper Tokyo Asahi Shimbun on July 9, 1916.

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