Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1871 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1871.

Historical records for Japan in 1871

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Clans

Mutsuhito · House / House of Tokugawa

The fiefs of great clans are surrendered

Goes on a diplomatic tour of the USA

Ito · Government / Government of Japan

Goes on a diplomatic tour of the USA. Goes on a diplomatic tour of Europe

Imperial Army

Yamaji, Motoharu · Major · Warfare / Military

Appointed Major in the new Imperial Army

Major

Yamaji, Motoharu · Major · Warfare / Military

Appointed Major in the new Imperial Army

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