Its philosophy was espoused in the Charter Oath, and the samurai Ito Hirobumi drafted its namesake 1889 constitution meant to bring the country up to speed politically and militarily.
One reform during this period sought to change the Taika Reform system through the Daijokan Ordinances. The time leading up to this period was known as the Bakumatsu, which saw the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the US, opening up the country to American trade. One conflict during this period was the dissatisfaction of former samurai culminating in the Satsuma Revolt. Its philosophy was espoused in the Charter Oath, and the samurai Ito Hirobumi drafted its namesake 1889 constitution meant to bring the country up to speed politically and militarily. For 10 points, name this renewal of imperial power to Japan, leading to an end to the Tokugawa shogunate.
One reform during this period sought to change the Taika Reform system through the Daijokan Ordinances.
{Meiji} Restoration or Period [or {Meiji Ishin}]