After the Meiji Restoration in Japan (1868), a series of comprehensive reforms were enacted to modernize and industrialize the country. The government sought to centralize power, abolishing feudalism and restructuring the political system to create a constitutional monarchy. Industrial and transportation sectors were heavily developed, with railroads and factories promoted. The education system was overhauled, emphasizing science and technology. Furthermore, military modernization was prioritized, adopting Western methods. These policies aimed to strengthen Japan against Western imperialism, ultimately leading to rapid economic growth, increased national unity, and Japan's emergence as a significant world power by the early 20th century.