The consequence of the Meiji Restoration in Japan was the rapid modernization and industrialization of the nation. Beginning in 1868, this period saw the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of power to the Emperor. The new government implemented extensive reforms in various sectors, including military, education, and industry. Japan adopted Western technologies and practices, transforming from a feudal society into a modern imperial power. This shift enabled Japan to compete with Western nations and played a significant role in its expansionist endeavors in Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.