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How many years did Emperor Kōmei rule for?

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Emperor Kōmei ruled for 21 years, from 1846 to 1867. He was the 121st emperor of Japan, and his reign is known as the Kōmei period. During his reign, Japan was undergoing a period of great change, as it began to modernize and interact with the West. Kōmei was a strong supporter of modernization, and he encouraged the adoption of Western technology and ideas.
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