Meiji Japan
Modernising imperial oligarchy
Meiji Japan leans hardest toward Central, Hawk and Tech-forward.
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Abolished the feudal domains in 1871.
Oligarchs ruled in the emperor’s name; a limited parliament from 1890.
Peace Preservation Laws curbed political activity.
Fought to overturn the unequal treaties with the West.
Universal conscription and victories over China and Russia.
Forced assimilation of the Ainu and Ryukyuans.
Built state factories, then sold them to the zaibatsu.
State-led industrialisation.
Opened to trade but protected new industries.
Created State Shinto around the emperor.
Patriarchal family code; abortion criminalised in 1880.
"Rich country, strong army" through rapid industrialisation.
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