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The Twilight of an Era: Japan on the Eve of the Meiji Emperor’s Death and the Legacy of Modernization

Introduction: The End of a Pivotal Chapter in Japanese History The death of the Meiji Emperor in 1912 marked not […]

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The Meiji Elders and the Foundations of Modern Japanese Politics: Power, Influence, and Legacy

The Meiji era is a pivotal period in Japanese history, marking the nation’s rapid transformation from a feudal society into […]

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The Hibiya Riot of 1905: Japan’s Tumultuous Reaction to the Treaty of Portsmouth

Introduction: A Turning Point in Meiji Japan’s Political Landscape The early 20th century was a transformative period in Japanese history, […]

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The Rise of Anti-War Sentiment During the Russo-Japanese War: Voices of Peace Amid Nationalism

Introduction: War and Dissent in Early 20th Century Japan The Russo-Japanese War marked a pivotal moment in modern East Asian […]

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The Life and Legacy of Shūsui Kōtoku: Japan’s Revolutionary Socialist and Anti-War Martyr

Introduction: A Turbulent Era of Social and Political Upheaval in Japan At the dawn of the 20th century, Japan was […]

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The Transformative Journey of Tokutomi Sohō: From Liberal Thinker to Imperialist Advocate in Modern Japan

Tokutomi Sohō’s life and intellectual trajectory offer a fascinating lens through which to examine the complex metamorphosis of Japan’s political […]

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The Architect of Japanese Militarism: The Life and Legacy of Yamagata Aritomo

Japan’s transformation from a feudal society to a modern imperial power in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was […]

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Fukuchi Gen’ichirō: A Mirror of Meiji Japan’s Media Struggles and Transformation

The life of Fukuchi Gen’ichirō is a fascinating lens through which to examine the turbulent transformation of Japan during the […]

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The Intellectual Journey of Kato Hiroyuki: From Natural Rights Advocate to Architect of Imperial Ideology in Modern Japan

The intellectual evolution of Kato Hiroyuki, a prominent Japanese thinker of the late 19th century, offers a revealing lens through […]

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From Enlightenment to Nationalism: The Transformation of Mori Arinori in Meiji Japan

The Meiji era was a time of profound transformation in Japan—a period when the nation rapidly modernized, absorbing Western knowledge […]

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The Struggle for Justice and Environment: The Legacy of Shozo Tanaka in Japan’s Industrial Era

Introduction: Japan’s Industrial Leap and Its Hidden Costs In the late 19th century, Japan underwent a remarkable transformation as it […]

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The Clash Over Japan’s National History: Kume Kunitake and the Struggle Against State Shinto

Introduction: A Turbulent Era of Historiography and National Identity In the late 19th century, Japan was undergoing a profound transformation. […]

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The Visionary Foundations of Modern Japanese Education: The Legacy of Shigenobu Okuma and the Birth of Waseda University

Introduction: A Pioneer in Japanese Education In the late 19th century, Japan was undergoing a profound transformation. Having emerged from […]

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The Courage of Conscience: Kanzo Uchimura and Japan’s Nationalist Tide in the Meiji Era

Introduction: A Voice Against the Nationalist Chorus In the late 19th century, Japan was undergoing a profound transformation. The Meiji […]

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The Visionary Thought of Chomin Nakae and Japan’s Path to Modern Greatness

In the transformative era of Japan’s Meiji Restoration, few intellectuals stood out as vividly as Chomin Nakae, a thinker whose […]

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The Great Moral Education Debate of Meiji Japan: Citizens or Subjects?

Introduction: A Nation at a Crossroads In the summer of 1878, a pivotal moment unfolded in Japan that would shape […]

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The Civil Code Controversy in Meiji Japan: A Turning Point in Legal and Social Thought

Introduction: Japan’s Legal Transformation in the Meiji Era The Meiji Restoration, beginning in 1868, marked a profound transformation in Japan’s […]

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The Otsu Incident: A Judge’s Courage and the Upholding of Judicial Independence in Meiji Japan

Introduction: A Clash of Politics, Law, and National Honor In the annals of history, some events stand out not only […]

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The Birth of Japan’s First Imperial Diet: A Landmark in Constitutional Monarchy and Asian Political History

Japan’s journey toward constitutional government in the late 19th century stands as a remarkable chapter in Asian political history. The […]

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How Japan’s Choice to Emulate Germany Shaped Its Path to Modern Power and Conflict

Introduction: The Challenges of Latecomer Nations In the grand sweep of history, nations that embark on modernization later than others […]

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Japan’s Struggle for Sovereignty: The Impact of the Normanton Incident and the Quest to Abolish Unequal Treaties

Introduction: Japan’s Diplomatic Crossroads in the Late 19th Century The late 19th century was a transformative yet turbulent period for […]

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The Birth of Modern Japanese Historiography: Taguchi Ukichi and the Civilization History School

Introduction: A New Dawn in Japanese Historical Thought The late 19th century marked a profound transformation in Japan’s intellectual landscape, […]

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