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In 1882 Fukuzawa Yukichi founded the Jiji shimpo ("Current Events"), which was for years one of Japan's most-influential newspapers and a training ground for many liberal politicians and journalists.
Obverse: The obverse side of the medal features a Japanese inscription in large characters at the center
Obverse legend: 時事新報
Reverse: The reverse side is inscribed with "Jiji Shimpo Medal" in English at the top, indicating that this medal was awarded by the Jiji Shimpo, a prominent Japanese newspaper founded by Yukichi Fukuzawa. Below the English text, there are additional Japanese characters
Reverse legend: 賞牌
Country: Japan
Year: WW2 era
Metal: Brass
Edge: Plain
Weight ±: 8.6 g
Diameter ±: 27.6 mm
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