For 10 points, identify this event of the mid 19th century that saw the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the modernization of Japan.
This event grew out of an alliance between the Choshu domain and another domain that had joined forces due to their mutual connection with Emperor Komei. It was resisted by the White Tiger Corps and Northern Alliance, and also saw the formation of the short lived Ezo Republic through the Boshin War. In addition to the creation of the Charter Oath, this event also saw the passage of a constitution modeled on Prussia's. It also saw the end of the feudal "han" system and the beginning of privatization of land. For 10 points, identify this event of the mid 19th century that saw the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the modernization of Japan.
This event grew out of an alliance between the Choshu domain and another domain that had joined forces due to their mutual connection with Emperor Komei.
ANSWER: {Meiji Restoration}