Historedia
Person

Iwakura Tomomi

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1869–1871

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Iwakura Tomomi, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Abolition of the han system in Japan

    1869–1871

    Role: Meiji statesman

    1. 1869 · Japan1869 Domain Surrender

      Daimyos of 260 domains surrendered lands to the Emperor, fearing loyalty questions, marking the second phase of abolition.

    2. August 1871 · Tokyo1871 Imperial Edict

      Okubo and allies forced an Imperial Edict reorganizing 261 surviving domains into prefectures in August 1871.

    3. August 1871 · Tokyo1871 Daimyo Summoning

      Daimyō were summoned to Tokyo in August 1871 and informed of the decision to abolish domains without consultation.

  2. Daimyōs return their domains to Emperor Meiji (hanseki hōkan)

    1869

    Role: new_person_candidate: court noble who drafted a compromise proposal in July 1869 under which daimyōs would retain their land as governors or vice-governors

    1. March 5, 1869 · Imperial CourtReturn of Domains to Emperor Meiji

      Daimyōs of Tosa, Hizen, Satsuma, and Chōshū returned their domains to Emperor Meiji on March 5, 1869, initiating centralization.

    2. July 1869 · Imperial GovernmentAbolition of Daimyō Title

      The term daimyō was abolished in July 1869 with the formation of the kazoku peerage system.

    3. July 25 - August 2, 1869 · Various DomainsSubsequent Domain Returns

      Between July 25 and August 2, 1869, daimyōs of 260 other domains followed the initial four in returning their lands.

Sources

  1. Abolition of the han system Wikipedia, revision of 2024-06-29
  2. Meiji Restoration Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28