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By the late 19th century, nearly all of Asia had fallen under European control — but Japan did not.
This video examines how Japan modernized during the Meiji Restoration while preserving its sovereignty.

Facing Western imperial pressure after the arrival of Commodore Perry in 1853, Japan undertook a rapid transformation of its political, economic, and military systems. Unlike many other non-Western societies, Japan reformed early, centralized authority, and adopted Western technology without surrendering political control.

This video analysis explores:
– Why Japan acted sooner than other Asian powers
– How elite consensus enabled rapid reform
– The role of state-led industrialization
– Why military modernization was essential
– How Japan avoided colonization while others did not
– The long-term consequences of Japan’s modernization

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