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Tokugawa Shoguns
Tokugawa ruled in an almost ceremonial manner. Samurais became beauracrats when they weren't fighting. -
Commodore Perry
US Commodore Perry demanded that Japan open its borders under the threat of war, causing them to open their borders to trade. -
Fukuzawa Yukichi
Prominent supporter of Westernization; thought Japan was backwards and advocated for women's rights -
Kishida Toshiko
Feminist; spoke about women's rights throughout the country. -
Kanno Suga
Hanged for participating in a socialist plot to kill the emperor