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Battle of Ueno

When: 4 July 1868
Where: Ueno, northeastern Tokyo
Part of: Event of 1868: Fall of Edo: The Japanese city surrenders to Emperor Meiji. Shōgun Tokugawa Yosh

Resistant groups were defeated in the Battle of Ueno on 4 July 1868, securing full control of the city.

Despite the formal surrender, some groups continued to resist imperial forces. These remaining factions were defeated in the Battle of Ueno, located in northeastern Tokyo, on 4 July 1868. This victory ensured that the city was fully under control by July 1868.

Sources

Fall of Edo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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