Group Member: Mishel, Nandia, Kim
CB23G120, CB23G106 CB23G110
POLITIC
ECONOMIC
CULTURE
Meiji period spanned from 1868 TO 1912
A transformative era in Japanese history.
Marked the end of feudalism and rapid modernization.
Emperor Meiji played a pivotal role.
Westernization, industrialization, and constitutional reforms.
Foundation for modern Japan's emergence as a global power.
TOKUGAWA SHOGUNATE LOST POWER
EMPEROR MEIJI ROSE TO POWER
RESTORATION OF IMPERIAL RULE
ENHANCING FOREIGN POLICIES
Prior to the Meiji period, Japan was ruled by
samurai.
During Meiji, a transition to a constitutional
monarchy took place, marking a shift in power.
This change centralized political authority under the
emperor.
Key figures played a vital role during
this time, particularly Emperor Meiji
and the Meiji oligarchs.
They were instrumental in shaping the
new government and guiding Japan
through these changes
Significant reforms
The Meiji period saw a series of significant political
reforms.
The Meiji Constitution was an important step in Japan's
modernization and westernization..
Introduced representative institutions, and laid the
foundation for political and legal reforms.
THE MEIJI ERA BROUGHT ABOUT PROFOUND ECONOMIC CHANGES IN JAPAN.
MAIN CHANGES
INDUSTRIALIZATION - THE GOVERNMENT STARTED INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE,
SUCH AS RAILWAYS AND TELEGRAPH LINES, THEY STARTED DEVELOPMENT OF KEY
INDUSTRIES LIKE TEXTILES, COAL, STEEL, AND SHIPBUILDING
FOREIGN TRADE/INVESTMENT - ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN FOREIGN TRADE AND
ACTIVELY SOUGHT FOREIGN CAPITAL AND EXPERTISE TO HELP
ECONOMIC CHANGES
MODERN BANKING AND FINANCE- THE GOVERMENT
ESTABLISHED A MODERN BANKING SYSTEM
LEGAL AND REGULATORY REFORMS-REFORMS HELPED
CREATE A MORE CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INVESTMENT
TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL POLICY- IMPLEMENTED POLICIES
TO PROTECT DOMESTIC INDUSTRIES,WHICH HELPED THEM
TO GROW AND COMPETE IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
THESE CHANGES SIGNIFICANTLY BOOSTED JAPAN'S ECONOMY.
JAPAN TRANSFORMED INTO AN INDUSTRIAL POWER DURING THIS
PERIOD.
THIS INDUSTRIALIZATION CONTRIBUTED TO JAPAN'S EMERGENCE
AS A GLOBAL ECONOMIC PLAYER.
THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED INDUSTRIALIZATION THROUGH
POLICIES AND INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
THE MEIJI GOVERNMENT INITIATED LAND REFORMS THAT
AIMED TO BREAK THE POWER OF THE TRADITIONAL
SAMURAI CLASS AND REDISTRIBUTE LAND TO FARMERS
LAND TAX REFORM (1873) SHIFTED THE TAX BURDEN FROM
RICE TO FIXED MONETARY PAYMENTS, ALLOWING THE
GOVERNMENT TO COLLECT REVENUE MORE EFFECTIVELY
THE MEIJI PERIOD HAD A PROFOUND INFLUENCE ON JAPANESE
SOCIETY.
TRADITIONAL PRACTICES WERE REPLACED WITH MODERN ONES,
AND WESTERN IDEAS BEGAN TO TAKE HOLD.
THE GOVERNMENT PROMOTED A SENSE OF NATIONAL IDENTITY
AND UNITY.
JAPAN SHIFTED FROM A CASTE-BASED SOCIETY TO ONE THAT
EMPHASIZED EQUAL CITIZENSHIP.
ART, EDUCATION, AND DAILY LIFE SAW SIGNIFICANT CHANGES.
WESTERN-STYLE EDUCATION AND CLOTHING BECAME MORE
PREVALENT.
THE INTRODUCTION OF COMPULSORY EDUCATION WAS A
NOTABLE DEVELOPMENT.
THE GOVERNMENT INVESTED IN MODERNIZING INFRASTRUCTURE,
INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE ADOPTION OF WESTERN
CLOTHING, ARCHITECTURE, AND THE GREGORIAN
CALENDAR.
THE GOVERNMENT PROMOTED CULTURAL SHIFTS
AND MODERNIZATION.
Abolishment of the Samurai Class
Industrialization
Late 19th Century
1871
From 1868
Meiji era started
1889
Constitutional Monarchy
Meiji ended
1926
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MLA Norman, E. Herbert. Japan's emergence as a
modern state: political and economic problems of the
Meiji period. UBC Press, 2000.
Waswo, Ann. "The Culture of the Meiji Period." (1987):
140-145.