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Empire of Japan
The Empire of Japan was the modern Japanese state from the Meiji Restoration to the post-war constitution, which industrialised rapidly and built a colonial empire including Taiwan and Korea. Its expansion across Asia and the Pacific ended with defeat in the Second World War.
Key facts
| Dates | 1868 – 1947 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Korea & Japan |
| Continent | Asia, Oceania |
| Capital | Tokyo |
| Founder | Emperor Meiji |
| Religion(s) | State Shinto, Buddhism |
| Peak extent | ≈ 7.4 million km² (c. 1942 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Tokugawa shogunate Korean Empire Ryukyu Kingdom Republic of Ezo
Followed by
Japan (post-war State of Japan) North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) South Korea (Republic of Korea)
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.