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First Railway Opening

When: 1872
Where: Tokyo
Part of: Meiji Japan adopts new education system and national postal system

The first railway in Japan opened between Tokyo and Yokohama in 1872.

The industrial revolution began around 1870 as Meiji leaders sought to catch up with the West. The first railway was opened between Tokyo and Yokohama in 1872, marking a significant step in infrastructure development.

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Meiji era Wikipedia

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