who was the first emperor?
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who does the leader of an absolute government depend on and why UNANSWERABLE mention any historical importance of this place? Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Japan was ruled by the government of a successive military "shōguns".
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Meiji Restoration [SEP] Introduction
The , referred to at the time as the , and also known 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. Although there were ruling Emperors before the Meiji Restoration, the events restored practical abilities and consolidated the political system under the Emperor of Japan. The goals of the restored government were expressed by the new Emperor in the Charter Oath. The Restoration led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure and spanned both the late Edo period (often called the Bakumatsu) and the beginning of the Meiji era.