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The Rise of Modern Japan: End to Isolationism

Explore Japan's transformation from isolationism to modernization during the Meiji Restoration, facing Western pressures and embracing change. Witness the shift in governance, societal norms, and international relations.

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The Rise of Modern Japan: End to Isolationism

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  1. Chapter 15, Section 3 The Rise of Modern Japan

  2. An End to Isolationism • Tokugawa Shogunate had isolated Japan for 200 yrs. • No foreign traders • Only had formal relationship with Korea • Western powers wanted global trade

  3. End of Isolationism (cont’d) • Millard Fillmore sent letter to J’s govt. (w/ Commodore Matthew Perry) • better treatment of shipwrecked sailors • more open trade • J’s govt. makes concessions to avoid war • Treaty of Kanagawa

  4. Resistance to the New Way • W. was unpopular (ntlsm.) • Samurai led anti-West movement • European armies were superior • Decided to focus on Shogunate • Raided palace in Kyoto & restored power to the emperor

  5. The Meiji Restoration • Lesson for us: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR!!! • Emperor Mutsuhito • Studied govt. in France, GB, Germany, and USA • Favored German system (guess why) • “Meiji” = Enlightenment Rule • 1st Act=Moved capital to Edo (aka – Tokyo)

  6. Meiji Restoration (cont’d) • Liberals/Progressives emerged • L=stronger legislature • P=stronger executive • Democratic in form, authoritarian in practice • Militarism, education, women’s rights, & pop culture all became Westernized • Japan now considered a “modern” society

  7. Joining the Imperialists • Another thing the West did was colonize • Took Ryukyu (Ree-Yoo-Kyoo) • Forced open trade with Korea

  8. Japanese Imperialism (cont’d) • 1894 – Wins war with China (over Korean territory/trade) • Treaty: expansion into China, get Taiwan • USA and Japan don’t trust e/o…but why?

  9. This way, it looks like no big deal…

  10. …but this way gives us something to worry about. The U.S. (like the Samurai) also better learn to BE CAREFUL WHAT WE WISH FOR!!

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