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Emperor Meiji and the Transformation of Modern Japan The reign of Emperor Meiji (born Mutsuhito) marks one of the most dramatic turning points in global history. Between 1867 and 1912, Ja...
Read Emperor Meiji and the Transformation of Modern JapanSaigō Takamori: The Last Samurai and Architect of Modern Japan Saigō Takamori remains one of the most complex and influential figures in Japanese history. A samurai turned statesman, he w...
Read Saigō Takamori: The Last Samurai and Architect of Modern JapanDiscover Hakodate: A Historic Port City in Hokkaido Nestled in the Oshima Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Hakodate is a captivating port city that serves as a gateway to northern Japan. As the...
Read Hakodate: A Historic Port City in Hokkaido's Oshima SubprefectureThe Meiji Restoration: Japan's Transformation from Feudalism to Modern Empire The Meiji Restoration (Meiji Ishin), which officially began on January 3, 1868, stands as one of the most dra...
Read The Meiji Restoration: Japan's Transformation from Feudalism to Modern EmpireThe Abolition of the Han System: Japan's Path to Centralization The transition of Japan from a fragmented collection of feudal territories to a unified modern state was one of the most si...
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