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What does Meiji restoration refer to?

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The Meiji restoration refers to the period when Emperor Meiji was trying to make Japan a respected country on the world stage. Japan started rapid Westernization and adopted many Western customs. Japan came out of isolation and worked to make themselves a world power.
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