The comprehensive reform effort enacted in Japan following the Meiji Restoration was known as the Meiji Reforms, initiated in 1868. These reforms aimed to modernize Japan’s political, economic, and military structures, adopting Western technologies and governmental systems. The changes included the abolition of the feudal system, establishment of a constitution, and the creation of a modern army. The Meiji Restoration transformed Japan into a formidable power, fostering industrialization and influencing its response to Western imperialism while laying the groundwork for Japan's emergence as a global player.