Meiji
the designation of the period of the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito from 1868 to 1912.
Origin of Meiji
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In Japan, for example, Colley does not much highlight the rising demands from below for more rights, which persuaded the Meiji oligarchs to consolidate imperial rule through a constitution.
The conflicts and characters behind the world’s constitutions | Tom Ginsburg | May 14, 2021 | Washington PostOne was a 19-year-old student at Meiji University and the other a 28-year old man in Fukuoka Prefecture.
‘I Will Commit a Massacre’ | Jake Adelstein, Nathalie-Kyoko Stucky | February 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt may be interesting to say a word here about some of the distinguished foreigners who visited Japan during the Meiji era.
Japan | VariousThe 11th of February in the 22d year of Meiji saw the promulgation of the imperial Constitution.
Japan | VariousIt was, however, only after the inauguration of the Meiji era that education became thorough and universal.
A Fantasy of Far Japan | Baron Kencho Suyematsu
Hearn's marriage, as his widow told us, took place early in the year of 1891, "23rd of Meiji."
Lafcadio Hearn | Nina H. KennardA Buddhist land, its system of government is very similar to that of Japan before the Meiji, the revolution of 1868.
Life in an Indian Outpost | Gordon Casserly
British Dictionary definitions for Meiji
/ (ˈmeɪˈdʒiː) /
Japanese history the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito (1867–1912), during which Japan began a rapid process of Westernization, industrialization, and expansion in foreign affairs
the throne name of Mutsuhito (ˌmuːtsʊˈhiːtəʊ). 1852–1912, emperor of Japan (1867–1912)
Origin of Meiji
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