B. How was the transition achieved?

Roles of the Meiji oligarchy and Emperor Mutsuhito.

Land reform, industrialisation and trade.

Constitution of 1889.

Roles of the Meiji oligarchy and Emperor Mutsuhito.

Land reform, industrialisation and trade.

1. What do you think are the ‘evil customs of the past’?
2. What are the values of this document in learning about how the Japanese saw their future?
3. What are the limitations?

Constitution of 1889.

Diet – a legal assembly.