In spite of the democratic form of Japan's Constitution of 1890, the nation remained under the control of a ruling oligarchy.

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The Constitution of 1890 established a parliamentary government with an elected lower house, but the real power remained in the hands of a small group of wealthy aristocrats and military leaders. This ruling oligarchy controlled the government behind the scenes and limited the power of the national parliament. It wasn't until after World War II and the adoption of a new Constitution in 1947 that Japan became a true democracy.

In Spite of the Democratic Form of Japan's Constitution of 1890