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Bunmei Kaika (文明開化) — How Meiji Japan Transformed Into a Modern Nation (1868–1890s)
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The Sakuradamon Incident: How the 1860 Assassination of Ii Naosuke Shaped Japan’s Path to Modernization
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Why Minamoto no Yoritomo Was Important: The First Shōgun Who Changed Japan’s History
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Yoshiwara Meaning: From “Lucky Field” to Edo Japan’s Most Famous Red-Light District
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Understanding Japan’s “Emperor System”: The Role, History & Modern Significance of the Tennōsei
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The Battle of Kawanakajima: Complete Guide to the Samurai Rivalry of Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin
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Sonno Joi: “Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians” — Japan’s Ideological Turning Point
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Sankin Kōtai: How Japan’s Alternate Attendance System Shaped the Edo Era
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Sakoku Meaning: Japan’s ‘Closed Country’ Policy Explained
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The Timeless Elegance of the Jūnihitoe: Japan’s Twelve-Layered Court Kimono
