Initially, the Navy Ministry was in charge of both administration and operational command of the Imperial Japanese Navy; however, with the creation of the Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff in May 1893, it was left with only administrative functions.
The Navy Ministry was in charge of both administration. This was initially. The Navy Ministry was in operational command of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This was initially. It was left with only administrative functions. This was with the creation of the Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff in May 1893. This was however.