Promulgation and implementation of the Meiji Constitution (1885-1890)

1. Cabinet system replaces the Daijō-kan government

   Dec 22, 1885Labels: Cabinet System, It Hirobumi

   • Kantei Cabinet

2. Constitution drafting accelerates inside the government

   Jan 1, 1886Labels: Constitution Drafting, State Leadership

   • NDL Modern

3. Natsushima draft is refined by Itō’s team

   Aug 1, 1887Labels: Natsushima Draft, It Hirobumi

   • NDL Modern

4. Final draft is prepared and presented to the Privy Council

   Apr 1, 1888Labels: Final Draft, Privy Council

   • NDL Modern

5. Privy Council is established to review the draft

   Apr 28, 1888Labels: Privy Council, It Hirobumi

   • Privy Council

6. Meiji Constitution is promulgated by Emperor Meiji

   Feb 11, 1889Labels: Meiji Constitution, Emperor Meiji

   • Natl Archives
   • Britannica

7. Imperial House Law framework is set alongside the constitution

   Feb 11, 1889Labels: Imperial House, Imperial Household

   • Privy Council
   • Natl Archives

8. Electoral system prepares for an elected lower house

   Jan 1, 1890Labels: Electoral System, House of

   • 1890 Election
   • Britannica

9. Japan holds its first general election

   Jul 1, 1890Labels: First General, House of

   • 1890 Election

10. Imperial Rescript on Education reinforces emperor-centered civics

    Oct 30, 1890Labels: Imperial Rescript, Education

    • Britannica
    • IRE Wiki

11. Meiji Constitution comes into legal effect

    Nov 29, 1890Labels: Constitution Enactment, Meiji Constitution

    • Meiji Const
    • JURIST

12. First Imperial Diet convenes in Tokyo

    Nov 29, 1890Labels: First Imperial, Tokyo

    • Meiji Const
    • Natl Archives