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Emperor Meiji ruled Japan from 1867 to 1912, a period when the country transformed from a feudal society into a modern industrial nation. His reign is significant because Japan adopted Western technology, government systems, and military practices during this time, which allowed it to become a major world power.
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Emperor Meiji (née Mutsuhito; 3 November 1852 – 29 July 1912) was Emperor of Japan from 30 January 1867 until his death in 1912. The Meiji Restoration proclaimed the Empire of Japan in 1868, beginning the Meiji era. During his reign, Japan transformed from a feudal state under the Tokugawa shogunate into a major imperial power.