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Bundle 105: Meiji Era: Resisting the Revolution

Some consider the Meiji Restoration of 1868 a bloodless revolution, but as this bundle shows, profound change doesn't come without turbulence. The Shogitai army (pro-shogun radicals) waged war against the Meiji government, only to be defeated in a one-day battle in 1868. The same year, three thousand samurai took on governmental forces in the monthlong Boshin War, losing and bringing the samurai era to an end. Even nowadays certain individuals resist the changes wrought by the Meiji Restoration; the essays include titles by authors who label that event a mistake and condemn the glorification of the Meiji era (1868–1912).
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詐
lie
JOK: 1285
This essay includes the title "Fraud Lurks Close By: You Have Already Been Deceived." After all, technology facilitates scams. See how the yakuza posted a notice that shocked Tokyo residents. Learn how to say, "to deceive," "to fall for," "A swindler uses criminal techniques like taking advantage of carelessness," "What he did is, in short, fraud," and "Internet scams catch users off-guard."
彰
patent
JOK: 1410
From statues and commemorative coins to Nobel Prizes and Employee-of-the-Month awards, people honor achievements in many ways - even with edible testimonials! From this essay you'll learn the relevant Japanese vocabulary, the salient facts about two dramatic chapters in history (the Horeki River Improvement and the Shogitai), and the figurative usage of "yoke" in Japanese.
隆
prosperity
JOK: 1901
In English, prosperous shops, flourishing democracies, and muscular frames have zero in common, but 隆 helps to describe them all. Similarly, you can refer to bulging biceps and newly formed mountains with one adjective. Learn to say, "Silkworm farming flourished during the Edo period," "The Fujiwara clan reached its height in the Heian era," and "He showed up in a stylish suit."
鶴
crane
JOK: 2072
Cranes once lived in large flocks in Japan but have since become scarce. By contrast, the image of the crane pops up everywhere. As a symbol of 'longevity' and 'good fortune,' this bird appears in proverbs, paintings, ceramics, poems, Noh dramas, songs, folktales, and even math problems! Find out about the significance of folded paper cranes and the true story of Sadako Sasaki.
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