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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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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