The period of Japanese history from 1868 to 1912 when Japan modernized rapidly and became a major world power.
From Japanese 'Meiji' (明治), meaning 'enlightened rule.' The term refers to the reign of Emperor Meiji, whose government initiated sweeping reforms that transformed Japan from a feudal society into an industrial nation.
During the Meiji Restoration, Japan went from isolating itself for 200 years to building railroads, establishing universities, and winning wars against Russia and China—all in just 44 years, one of history's most dramatic transformations.
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