What is kinmon incident?

The Kinmon incident, also known as the Hamamatsu incident, was a political assassination attempt that took place on May 15, 1932, in Hamamatsu, Japan. The target of the assassination was the Prime Minister of Japan, Inukai Tsuyoshi.

A group of 11 young naval officers, who were members of the ultra-nationalist Cherry Blossom Society, planned and executed the attack. They entered the Prime Minister's residence, known as the Kinmon Villa, and opened fire on him while he was having dinner with his guests. Inukai Tsuyoshi was hit by a bullet and died a few hours later.

The assassination shocked Japan and led to the arrest and trial of the 11 naval officers involved in the attack. The trial exposed the existence of radical nationalist groups that were opposed to democratic reforms and wanted to restore the power of the emperor and the military.

The Kinmon incident marked a turning point in Japanese politics and contributed to the rise of militarism and nationalism that led to Japan's involvement in World War II. It also highlighted the challenge facing Japan's fragile democracy and the need for a strong government capable of dealing with the growing threat of extremist groups.