The ruler at the focus of this event issued the Charter Oath and fully secured power after the Boshin War destroyed the shogunate.
A man who received key government positions after this event was assassinated years later for not removing his shoes when entering Ise Shrine. The government created during this event used a phrase from the Warring States era as a motto, urging the people to "enrich the state, strengthen the military". A document issued during this event was heavily quoted in a later ruler's 1946 (*) "Humanity Declaration". The seeds for this event began when the Satsuma and Chosu Domains allied, and the Battle of Toba-Fushimi ensured its success. The ruler at the focus of this event issued the Charter Oath and fully secured power after the Boshin War destroyed the shogunate. For 10 points, what 1868 event consolidated imperial rule of Japan under the namesake emperor?
A man who received key government positions after this event was assassinated years later for not removing his shoes when entering Ise Shrine.
Meiji Restoration [accept any answer that suggests the Meiji era has begun] &lt;Cheyne&gt;