What is the Meiji government in Japan?

The Meiji government in Japan, established in 1868, marked a period of rapid modernization and reform following the end of the Tokugawa shogunate. It aimed to strengthen Japan against Western Imperialism by adopting Western technologies, political systems, and educational practices. The Meiji Restoration initiated significant social, economic, and political changes, including the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and the industrialization of the economy. This era laid the foundation for Japan's emergence as a major global power by the early 20th century.