Meiji restoration

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Meiji restoration

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Also known as Meijiishin, Goisshin, Meiji reform, Meiji revolution/renovation

reform restoring the imperial rule in Japan in the last third of the 19th century

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The Meiji Restoration was a major reform movement in Japan during the late 1800s that returned power to the emperor after a long period of rule by military leaders. It matters because it transformed Japan from a feudal society into a modern nation that could compete with Western powers.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Meiji restoration is referenced by 3,834 other articles, and connects out to shogun, Meiji era and Emperor Meiji.

It sits within the topics 1860s in Japan, 1868 establishments in Japan and Bakumatsu.

Its subject is documented across 108 Wikipedia language editions.

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Instance of: reform
Has part: Shinpūren Rebellion
Named after: Meiji era
Country: Empire of Japan
Image: MeijiJoukyou.jpg

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Commons category: Meiji Restoration
topic's main category: Category:Meiji Restoration
start time: 1868-00-00
end time: 1889-02-11
native label: 明治維新
time period: Meiji era
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

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1860s in Japan 1868 establishments in Japan Bakumatsu Japanese governmental reforms Meiji era Meiji Restoration