Meiji Restoration Japan
The Meiji Restoration was period in Japan when massive changes in ancient Japan. The goal of the Meiji Restoration was summarized in their motto, “A rich country, a strong military. ... In their quest to do so, the Meiji looked to the western civilizations. The Meiji sent young men to study abroad and learn new traits from the west. ... Meiji leaders made the economy a major priority. They encouraged Japan’s business class to adopt western methods. ... Another goal of the Meiji was to strengthen the government and make it a strong central power, equal to those of the western powers.