PENGARUH RESTORASI MEIJI TERHADAP MODERNISASI DI NEGARA JEPANG TAHUN 1868-1912

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PENGARUH RESTORASI MEIJI TERHADAP MODERNISASI DI NEGARA JEPANG TAHUN 1868-1912 YUNIKA NURDINA SARI Ridwan melay Tugiman Pendidikan Sejarah,FKIP-Universitas Riau Email : Iyunika@yahoo.co.id 085278649278 ABSTRACT The background of this thesis is on the Effect of the Meiji Restoration in the State Modernization Of Japan Year 1868-1912. Japanese nationals who have a feudal system of government headed by the emperor alone. But in fact the government is running a military family. Initially the State of Japan was very open with the arrival of foreign Nations, but after the development of Christianity as opposed to the system of feudal Japan, the Tokugawa finally decided to shut down Japan from the outside world. It lasted for centuries, until the Japanese finally re-opened with the arrival Comodorr Perry, chairman of the U.S. Navy. It also marks the return of power to the emperor. Emperor who holds the government of the day is the Emperor Meiji. Therefore this period is called the Meiji Restoration. The new government made some breakthrough that finally makes the State of Japan being a developed country and a recognized world. The results of this study show that the influence of the Meiji Restoration is a great event. Japan is a country that used to shut yourself off from the world civilization in a short time can turn into a developed country in various fields. Currently, Japan is also one of the countries in Asia that can be compared with other developed countries in Europe and America. With all that accomplished modernization, Japan is a country that really appreciate and preserve cultural country. They are not necessarily trying to imitate western culture and leave their own culture. Japanese culture is still maintained today.