The political reforms under the Meiji Restoration in Japan, which began in 1868, were significant for several reasons. They marked Japan's transition from a feudal society to a modern state. The Meiji leaders sought to strengthen Japan to resist Western imperialism by adopting Western institutions, technologies, and education systems. Land reforms, the establishment of a constitutional government, and the modernization of the military were key outcomes. These reforms led Japan to emerge as an industrialized nation and later a major world power, significantly altering its military, economy, and society.