From The Hindu Archives, October 29, 1926: Japan becoming a second-rate power - The HinduPublished - October 29, 2026 04:10 am ISTNew York, October 26: The newspapers here published a remarkable story sent from Brussels on the authority of highly placed diplomatic officials, according to which it is apparent that Japan is reverting to the status of a second rate power. Consequently the importance of Britain’s imperial defences is being minimised at the discussions of the Imperial Conference in London.It is emphatically stated in the reports that are published that it will be utterly impossible for Japan to regain her status owing to the serious decline in her trade, the enormous havoc wrought by the severe earthquakes that devastated Japan, the labour agitations that are menacing her powers as a manufacturing country and her financial troubles which are believed to be heavy.Published - October 29, 2026 04:10 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }