Shimpotō
Political party
Shimpotō was a short-lived political party in Meiji period Japan.
The Shimpotō was founded by Ōkuma Shigenobu in March 1896, as a merger of the Rikken Kaishintō and minor political parties to offset a temporary alliance between Ōkuma's rival, Itō... Wikipedia
Founder: Ōkuma Shigenobu
Founded: March 1, 1896
Ceased operations: June 20, 1898
Political position: Centre-left