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Why a Japanese large light-cruiser project was canceled

World War I and resource demands are given as reasons for canceling a Japanese cruiser project.

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Question

Why was the Japanese large light-cruiser project of 1915-1918 canceled?

Short answer

World War I and the demands on resources.

Notes

World War I and resource demands ended the Japanese large light-cruiser project discussed for 1915-1918.