Imperial Military Reservist Association

Also translated as "Imperial Veteran's Association." Pre-World War II organization for veterans or men who were eligible for military service. Founded in 1910 to promote patriotism and military ideals, branches were established at the city, town, and village levels. It was put under the war ministries in 1936 and was dissolved in August 1945. (adapted from Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Tokyo: Kodansha, 1993)