Meiji Restoration This period of time led to the abolishment of the samurai class in favour of a more modern, conscripted army (despite the samurai being the instigators of the restoration). This was done in order to prevent Japan from being colonised by Western powers. (jan 1, 1868 – jan 1, 1912)
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jan 1, 1868
jan 1, 1912
~ 44 years