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    Political History of Japan

    The Meiji restoration

    The political changes in Japan that happened in 1868, which returned the imperial family
    to power, are often alluded to as "restoration" by the term. In Japanese history, the Tokugawa
    shogunate, Japan's military administration from 1603 to 1867, ended with the 1868 political
    revolution. Mutsuhito restored direct imperial control to Japan (the Emperor Meiji). More
    generally, the 1868 Meiji Restoration became associated with Japan's succeeding Meiji period
    (1868–1912. Numerous events and impacts on Japan played a significant part in Japan's
    reconstruction. It was a time of substantial political, economic, and social progress that resulted
    in the country's modernization and Westernization.

    The fear of foreign invasion and increasing domestic issues sparked the revolt of the male
    reformers. The latter concern derives from Western powers' attempts to expand, affecting Japan
    in the 1850s, after more than two centuries of utter seclusion, and their fear that Japan would be
    subjugated to the same imperialist influences as neighbor China. The goal of Japan's reformers
    was to establish a nation-state that could engage on equal ground with the West.

    Deliberative assemblies and public discourse were established as part of the government's early
    objectives, which included a worldwide quest for knowledge, eliminating old traditions, and the
    individual pursuit of one's purpose by all Japanese citizens. After the battle was done, the old
    feudal system fell apart. There were no more domains in 1871, and the prefecture system, which
    has lasted till the contemporary day, had been established. Withal, the privileges of the feudal
    class were dissolved.

    By the middle of the 1870s, the revolutionary changes enacted by restoration leaders operating in
    the Emperor's name faced increasing resistance. The newly created army subdued these uprisings
    only with tremendous difficulty. Japanese citizens, especially the peasants, also participated in
    revolts that peaked in the 1880s, skeptical of the new rule and unsatisfied with its agricultural
    policies.
    Furthermore, the popular rights movement was fostered by liberal Western philosophies that
    advocated for a constitutional government and expanded participation in deliberative assemblies.
    In light of this, it was planned to establish a cabinet system in 1885, and work on drafting a
    constitution started in 1886. Eventually, in 1889, the Meiji Constitution was ratified. The
    Emperor gave it to the people as a gift, and only the Emperor could amend it. The Meiji era
    lasted until 1912, when the Emperor died.

    Japan would undergo numerous changes in the years to come. There was a strong drive for a
    constitutional government led by the diet (bicameral parliament) and the prime minister.
    Throughout this time period, several organizations formed to gain control of the nation's political
    preferences.

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