3. Industries became more mechanized
In 1868 the Tokugawa shôgun ("great general"), who ruled Japan in the feudal period, lost his power and the emperor was restored to the supreme position. The emperor took the name Meiji ("enlightened rule") as his reign name; this event was known as the Meiji Restoration.
Five rights in the declaration of independents
Preserving a historic structure makes sound environmental conservation policy and practice. Maintaining the use of a building is the ultimate in recycling since no demolition waste is generated, no processing of materials is required, and no energy consumed.
