Shimpotō

was a short-lived political party in Meiji period Japan.

History The Shimpotō was founded by Ōkuma Shigenobu in March 1896, as a merger of the Rikken Kaishintō and minor political parties to offset a temporary alliance between Ōkuma's rival, Itō Hirobumi and the Liberal Party of Japan (Jiyutō).

In June 1898, the Shimpotō merged with the Jiyutō to form the Kenseitō.

Election results Election Leader Seats Status March 1898 Ōkuma Shigenobu

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