November 3
This day was formerly observed as the birthday of the Emperor Meiji (1852-1912), who ruled Japan from 1868 until his death. Meiji Tenno
abolished feudalism, raised the people's standard of living, and secured Japan's reputation as a great world power.
It was during his reign that Japan made rapid progress toward becoming
a modern nation by using Western institutions, technology, and learning
as its model. It was during this period that a constitution was adopted,
a parliament was convened, civil and criminal laws were codified, and
an educational system was established.
Railways were built, and electric lights and telephones were put into use.
Full story:
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Meiji+Setsu
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