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====Bakumatsu - Meiji Era==== | ====Bakumatsu - Meiji Era==== | ||
The '''Bakumatsu period''' was between 1853 and 1867 during which Japan ended its isolationist foreign policy and modernized from a feudal shogunate to the Meiji government. It is at end of the Edo period and preceded the Meiji era. During this period, the main conflict was between pro-imperialist [[Wikipedia: | The '''Bakumatsu period''' was between 1853 and 1867 during which Japan ended its isolationist foreign policy and modernized from a feudal shogunate to the Meiji government. It is at end of the Edo period and preceded the Meiji era. During this period, the main conflict was between pro-imperialist [[Wikipedia:Shishi (organization)|Ishin Shishi]] and the shogunate forces, including the elite [[Wikipedia:Shinsengumi|shinsengumi]]. | ||
The '''Meiji Era''' (including [[Wikipedia:Meiji Restoration|Meiji Restoration]]) denotes the 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji, running from 23 October 1868 to 30 July 1912. During this time, Japan started its modernization and rose to world power status. | The '''Meiji Era''' (including [[Wikipedia:Meiji Restoration|Meiji Restoration]]) denotes the 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji, running from 23 October 1868 to 30 July 1912. During this time, Japan started its modernization and rose to world power status. | ||