The Teikokutō (Japanese: 帝国党, lit. Empire Party) was a political party in Japan. It was active from 1899 until 1905.
History
The party was established on 5 July 1899 as a successor to the Kokumin Kyōkai.[1] It initially had 21 seats and was supportive of the government and army, calling for increased military spending.[1] In the 1902 elections it won 17 seats, retaining all 17 in the 1903 elections and going on to win 19 in the 1904 elections.