Powerful Use of Traditions in Japan During the Meiji Era

Japan is a society whose culture is immersed in sacred things that are worshiped in past traditions and symbols, Mt. Fuji, tea ceremony, and Shintoism. The two most important traditions and symbols of Japan, the emperor and Confucianism have experienced the revival of shogunate, imperial rule to this day. The leaders of the Meiji Restoration have used these traditions to rule Japan and achieve the goal of further modernization. The Meiji leaders used the emperor's symbolic meaning to add legitimacy to the government by insisting that they rule under the "will of the empire." They also use Confucianism to maintain order and to force Japan

From the end of the 19th century to the end of the 20th century, Meiji era was characterized by the rule of the Meiji Emperor. Meanwhile, Japan began to modernize and emerged as the world power. The name of this era means "rule of enlightenment". In Japan, the Meiji Restoration began in the 1860s and shows that the Japanese people themselves rapidly modernized along the European line. Many of the studies have focused on discontinuity and continuity issues with the times before the Tokugawa period. Only in the Meiji era, the Japanese government began thinking modernization seriously. Japan expanded its military production base by opening it in various places. The weapon was replaced by the war department and the navy department. The samurai class suffered great disappointment over the next few years.

In the Meiji Era, Japan carried out large-scale industrial reforms and changed into a big country from the 19th century to the 20th century. The Kabuki-za, sponsored by Meiji Emperor himself, appeared at this time, is internationally welcomed with its unique and exaggerated style. Tonight, we have escorted the agent sent by his brother Yoritomo, so we have a group of Ayanami who leads Yanitsune Senbon Zakura led by Ayanami Rei.

Under the strengthening of rapid industrialization in the Meiji Era, Japan joined the ranks of the empire's power at the end of the 19th century. The two leaders are deeply dissatisfied with the unequal treaties that the power of the United States and Europe in the 1860s called for them to accept them. They are determined to remove the diplomatic obstacles specified in the Convention and to enhance the image of Japan in the world. While establishing representative political institutions to demonstrate the credibility of European and American diplomats, Japanese leaders also faced the power of the world by initiating the empire expansion movement.

The acceleration of the industrial revolution in Japan was the result of the Meiji era. This brought about a strong military rise in 1905. Their main slogan during the administration was "to strengthen the army by enriching power." This strong nature resulted in ruling and discrimination of the traditional monarchy which eventually surrendered. The difference between the new governance and the former warrior is that each man is allowed to serve in the army and is qualified for the army. In addition, the new government does not allow samurai to bring weapons. On the other hand, warriors are still the most educated people in society, so they are still ranked at the top of the list (55). They include several soldiers, teachers, firearms producers and government officials.