September 15 — Historical Events in Japan

1879 Fujita Group Counterfeit Bill Incident On September 15, 1879, businessman Densaburo Fujita and others were arrested in Osaka on suspicion of counterfeiting currency. The incident caused a social stir but ended with their acquittal in December of the same year. This event highlights the importance of economic trust in society. For foreign residents in Japan, learning about such complex historical matters deepens understanding of Japanese society.

1932 Signing of the Japan-Manchukuo Protocol On the same day, Japan officially recognized Manchukuo, signing the Japan-Manchukuo Protocol. This marked a significant turning point in Japan's diplomatic and military relations with the region now known as Northeast China. Understanding this event helps explain Japan's geopolitical role in Asia during 1932.