1904 enlisted khaki uniform Uniforms of the Imperial Japanese Army

ija general kuroki , chief of staff wearing 1904 uniform during battle of liaoyang.

this khaki cotton version of 1886 uniform shorter jacket. first appearing fatigue dress in 1900, being issued hot-weather uniform in 1904 replace white summer clothing described above. practical advantages of khaki drill on dark blue became obvious in opening stages of russo-japanese war , became general issue troops on active service stocks became available. in 1906 khaki serge cold-weather uniform , greatcoat had been adopted.