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The Imperial Rescript on Education is issued. Aim is to observe and learn about western models and methods of civil governance.įirst Diet convened.

Capital moved from Kyoto to Tokyo the following year. Shōgunate replaced with central power, old samurai class eliminated, primary education and universal military service for men becomes compulsory. Meiji period begins and the Charter Oath is written. Keiki, the last Tokugawa shogun, resigns, ending the Tokugawa shogunate. “most favored nation” trade status.įirst Japanese mission is sent to the United States. and Japan opening up eight Japanese ports to American merchants and giving the U.S. The shogunate signs Harris Treaty between U.S. Treaty is instrumental in dismantling the two-century-old policy of isolation.

First treaty signed between Japan and the United States. Perry returns and negotiates Treaty of Kanagawa. United States Commodore Matthew Perry’s “black ships’ arrive in Edo Bay.