Home Ministry (Japan)
The Home Ministry (内務省, Naimu-shō?) was a Cabinet-level ministry established under the Meiji Constitution that managed the internal affairs of Empire of Japan from 1873-1947. Its duties included local administration, police, public works and elections.
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