Historedia
Person

Tokugawa Yoshinobu

Events
4
Episodes
12
Years
1867–1868

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Tokugawa Yoshinobu, 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. Death of Emperor Kōmei and accession of Emperor Meiji amid shogunal collapse

    1867

    Role: Resigning Shogun

    1. 30 January 1867 · Kyoto Imperial PalaceDeath of Emperor Kōmei

      Emperor Kōmei died suddenly on 30 January 1867 from smallpox complications, leaving his son to succeed him.

    2. 13 February 1867 · KyotoAccession of Emperor Meiji

      Mutsuhito ascended to the throne as Emperor Meiji following his father's death, with formal ceremonies in February 1867.

    3. 9 November 1867 · Japan (Ninomaru Palace, Nijō Castle, Kyoto, per source-63d84418a418a0e5:1605)Resignation of Tokugawa Yoshinobu

      Shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu resigned his position in November 1867, returning governing power to the Emperor.

  2. Edo period ends as the Meiji era is proclaimed

    1868

    Role: Shogun

    1. 1868 · JapanEnd of the Edo Period

      The Edo period ended in 1868 with the Meiji Restoration, restoring imperial rule.

    2. 23 October 1868 · TokyoProclamation of the Meiji Era

      The era name was changed from Keiō to Meiji on 23 October 1868, marking the end of the Edo period.

  3. Edo renamed Tokyo by Emperor Meiji

    1868

    Role: Last Tokugawa shogun whose power was overthrown

    1. 1868-09-03 · Edo/TokyoRenaming of Edo to Tokyo

      Emperor Meiji officially renamed Edo to Tokyo on September 3, 1868, establishing it as the new imperial capital.

  4. Meiji Restoration declared and the Boshin War opens in Japan

    1868

    Role: Former Shōgun

    1. 1868 · Hashima Island, Nagasaki, JapanHashima Coal Mine Development

      Thomas Blake Glover began developing Japan's first coal mine at Hashima Island.

    2. 3-4 January 1868 · Kyoto, JapanMeiji Restoration Proclamation

      Emperor Meiji proclaimed the restoration of imperial rule in Kyoto; sources date the proclamation to 3 or 4 January 1868.

    3. 17 January 1868 · Osaka Castle (Yoshinobu's base); declaration addressed to the court in KyotoYoshinobu's Rejection

      Tokugawa Yoshinobu declared he would not be bound by the restoration proclamation, and on 24 January decided to prepare an attack on Kyoto.

    4. 27 January 1868 · Fushimi, Kyoto, JapanBattle of Toba–Fushimi

      Shogunate forces clashed with pro-Imperial forces near Fushimi, resulting in a decisive Imperial victory.

    5. 28 January 1868 · Awa, Tokushima, JapanNaval Battle of Awa

      The Shogunate achieved a naval victory against Satsuma forces in Awa Bay.

    6. 1 February 1868 · Hyōgo, JapanForeign Recognition in Hyōgo

      Foreign ministers recognized the restored Emperor Meiji, with promises of open harbours.

Sources

  1. Tokugawa Yoshinobu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. Edo period Wikipedia
  3. Tokyo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  4. Meiji Restoration Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  5. Battle of Toba–Fushimi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22