Abolition of the Han System and Establishment of Prefectures (1871–1876)

1. Kazoku created to replace feudal lordly status

   Jan 1, 1869Labels: Kazoku, Daimy

   • Britannica
   • Kazoku

2. Daimyō begin returning domains to emperor

   Jul 25, 1869Labels: Hanseki H, Daimy

   • Abolition han
   • Hanseki H kan

3. Wider compliance with hanseki hōkan

   Aug 2, 1869Labels: Hanseki H, Domains

   • Abolition han
   • Meiji era

4. Former daimyō converted into appointed prefectural governors

   Jan 1, 1871Labels: Prefectural governors, Daimy

   • Abolition han
   • Meiji era

5. Imperial edict abolishes han, creates prefectures

   Jul 14, 1871Labels: Haihan Chiken, Imperial Edict

   • Abolition han
   • Prefectures

6. First nationwide prefectural count established

   Aug 1, 1871Labels: Prefectures, Fu and

   • Abolition han
   • Prefectures

7. Rapid consolidation reduces prefectures to 72

   Dec 1, 1871Labels: Prefecture consolidation, Meiji government

   • Prefectures

8. Ryukyu Kingdom reorganized as Ryukyu Domain

   Oct 16, 1872Labels: Ryukyu Domain, Ryukyu Kingdom

   • Ryukyu Kingdom
   • Ryukyu Domain

9. Ex-daimyō stipends converted into government bonds

   Jan 1, 1874Labels: Daimy stipends, Government bonds

   • Abolition han

10. Policy set to dismantle Ryukyu Domain

    Jan 1, 1875Labels: Ryukyu policy, Meiji Cabinet

    • Okinawa Hist
    • Ryukyu Disp

11. Aikawa Prefecture incorporated into Niigata Prefecture

    Jan 1, 1876Labels: Aikawa Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture

    • Sado Niigata
    • Sado Island

12. Samurai stipends commuted to bonds nationwide

    Jul 1, 1876Labels: Samurai stipends, Government bonds

    • Figal Text
    • Abolition han