Timeline for Japan

By Mitsui912

  • Modernization

    Modernization
    Japan's opening to the West in the mid 1800's stimulated the country's modernization.
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    Meji

    Mutsuhito's rule, which lasted from 1868-1912, was called Meji, or "enlightened rule."

  • Japan Vs China

    Japan Vs China
    In 1894, Japan went to war with China for control of Korea.

  • Competition

    Competition
    In the 1890's and early 1900's Japanese began to compete with the nations of the West in establishing overseas empires.

  • Japan Vs Russia

    Japan Vs Russia
    In 1904, Japan declared war against Russia