Boshin War

The Boshin War (1868-1869) was a civil conflict in Japan between forces supporting the ruling Tokugawa shogunate and those seeking to restore power to the emperor. It marked the end of over two centuries of shogunate rule and the beginning of modern Japan. The war involved battles across Japan, with the imperial faction ultimately prevailing, leading to the Meiji Restoration, which modernized Japan’s political, military, and social systems. It was a pivotal moment that transitioned Japan from feudalism toward a centralized, industrialized nation.