Historedia
Person

Meiji Emperor

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1872–1879

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Meiji Emperor, 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. Meiji Japan adopts new education system and national postal system

    1872–1873

    Role: Head of State

    1. 1872 · TokyoFirst Railway Opening

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

    2. January 1872 · TokyoAbolition of Domains

      Former aristocrats moved to Tokyo in January 1872, leading to the reorganization of 302 domains into 72 prefectures.

    3. January 1873 · TokyoEstablishment of Public Parks

      The Dajō-kan issued a notice for public parks in January 1873, leading to Ueno Park's establishment.

  2. Tokyo Shokonsha renamed Yasukuni Shrine

    1879

    Role: Founder and site selector

    1. June 4, 1879 · Chiyoda, TokyoOfficial Renaming to Yasukuni Shrine

      The shrine was officially renamed Yasukuni Shrine in June 1879, transitioning from its original name Tokyo Shokonsha.

Sources

  1. Meiji era Wikipedia
  2. Yasukuni Shrine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02