Politics & Government

Shō Tai Abdicates, Marking Ryūkyū's End

Shō Tai formally abdicates his throne under orders from Tokyo, consequently marking the end of the Ryūkyū Kingdom. This event represents the culmination of Japan's efforts to centralize control over its territories following the Meiji Restoration, dismantling the political independence the Ryūkyūs had previously enjoyed. Tokyo's directive is indicative of wider national trends during a period of significant transformation across Japan.

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