The years of Meiji Restoration are characterized by the efforts to industrialize Japan; the modernization of Japan's army and navy; and the acceptance of Western ideas.
The Meiji Restoration also refered to as the Meiji Renovation, Revolution, Reform, or Renewal, was an event that restored practical imperial rule to the Empire of Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji.
The events restored practical abilities and consolidated the political system under the Emperor of Japan.