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1. Japanese Economic History

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   The Taisho Period (1912–1926)
   The Taisho Period saw continued industrial expansion, though economic growth remained volatile. The period witnessed significant financial speculation, particularly in the rubber futures market. The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 devastated the Tokyo region but paradoxically stimulated economic activity through reconstruction spending.
   The emergence of zaibatsu-affiliated labor movements and early labor unions characterized this era. Nominal wages i…

2. Ryogoku Kokugikan

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   Historical Significance
   Beyond its function as a wrestling venue, the Ryogoku Kokugikan has served as a cultural landmark and gathering place. It survived the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and subsequent reconstruction periods, though it required complete rebuilding following World War II damage.
   The facility gained international prominence during the 1960s when foreign wrestlers began competing in professional tournaments, with the arena becoming a symbol of sumo's gradual globalization.

3. Takeshi Yamamoto

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   Later Career and Controversy
   Following several minor structural incidents in the 1920s—none conclusively linked to the asymmetrical design—Yamamoto's reputation declined sharply. His remaining architectural commissions were largely rejected in favor of more conventional designers. He died in 1923, and his papers were partially destroyed during the Great Kantō Earthquake of that same year.
   Legacy and Reassessment