Politics & Government

End of the Han System in Japan

Emperor Meiji ordered the abolition of the han system, transitioning to a prefectural system for local governance. This change aimed to centralize power in a modern state and improve administrative efficiency. The new prefectures replaced the historical han domains, which had been semi-autonomous regions governed by feudal lords. This move marked a significant milestone in Japan's modernization efforts as part of the broader Meiji Restoration, promoting a stronger unity and facilitating economic and social reforms throughout the country.

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