 The rising discontent of the led to a number of peasant revolts in various impoverished rural areas around the country.The year 1884 saw roughly sixty riots; the total debt of the time of Japan's farmers is estimated to two hundred million yen, which corresponds to roughly two trillion yen in 1985 currency.A number of these uprisings were organized and led through the , a catch-all term for a number of disconnected meeting groups and societies throughout the country, consisting of citizens who sought more representation in government and basic rights.