The Mikado: Institution and Person, a Study of the Internal, Political Forces of Japan (Classic Reprint)

What shaped Japan’s modern rise? A thorough look at the nation’s spark and structure.In this study, the author analyzes how the Emperor, the Mikado, and the shifting ideas of state power helped forge a new Japan. It traces the transition from a hermit society to a modern nation, focusing on political reforms, national identity, and the interplay between religion and government. The book examines key moments in the Meiji era, the role of military and political leaders, and the influence of Western ideas on Japanese institutions.Readers will encounter a detailed portrait of how Japan balanced tradition with progress, and how national unity emerged from a complex weave of policy, culture, and international relations. The discussion highlights conscription, the abolition of feudal power, the assertion of the Mikado’s supremacy, and the ongoing debates about religious liberty and citizenship.How Meiji reforms reshaped governance, law, and society.The relationship between the Emperor, the state, and the people.Conflicts and compromises around religion, tradition, and modernization.Japan’s emergence as a modern power in world affairs.Ideal for readers of modern Japanese history, political development, and religious influences on state power. Read more