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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Collection of facts about the Meiji Restoration

This post is a collection of facts about the Meiji Restoration (1868). There are 7 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Consolidated power under Emperor Meiji
• Westernization of Japanese technology and industry
• Established Empire of Japan
• Abolition of the Tokugawa shogunate and samurai class
• Abolition of feudalism in Japan
• Led to Boshin War, Saga Rebellion and Satsuma Rebellion
• Led to Meiji Constitution of 1889