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What year did the Meiji era begin?

  • 1865

  • 1867

  • 1870

  • 1872

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The Meiji era marked a significant turning point in Japanese history, commencing in 1867. This era witnessed substantial reforms and modernization, which propelled Japan into a powerful and influential nation on the global stage. Emperor Meiji’s reign ushered in a period of cultural, political, and economic transformations, transforming Japan from a feudal society into a modern industrialized nation.
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