Meiji Restoration
What was the Meiji Restoration?
The Meiji Restoration was a period beginning in 1868 when Japan restored power to the emperor and began modernizing its government, economy, and military.
How can fashion be used to combat mental health issues?
It allows people to express themselves and come together to discuss negative emotions and ways to feeling better.
Why have tattoos being negatively perceived in the past?
yakuza, criminal punishmnet
How does Japan’s declining birthrate affect its population?
Japan’s population is shrinking because fewer children are being born than the number of people who die. The proportion of elderly people is also increasing, creating an aging population.
what is Kawaii?
cuteness
Why did Japan end the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate?
Many Japanese leaders believed the shogunate was weak and unable to protect Japan from foreign powers. They wanted a stronger government that could modernize Japan and preserve its independence.
How can fashion create social pressure?
fashion can pressure people to look a certain way and buy expensive clothes.
What connection does the video make between tattoos and the Yakuza
The Meiji restoration saw tattoos as barbaric so it went underground. Yakuza were some of the only japanese to get tattoos so the culture continued.
How many babies were born in Japan in 2024?
686,061
what is Yami Kawaii
a Japanese fashion and art style that combines cuteness with themes of sadness, mental distress, and emotional vulnerability.
How did the Meiji Restoration change the lives of Japanese samurai?
The samurai lost many of their traditional privileges, including their right to carry swords and receive government stipends. Many had to find new jobs in business, government, or the military.
How can belonging to a group sometimes limit individuality?
pressure to follow groups instead of making personal choices
What is one effect of having a tattoo on one's daily life?
no food at beach, no Onsen, no Loans, no rental, etc...
What is expected to happen to Japan's population by 2070?
Japan's population of about 124 million people is projected to fall to 87 million
What is Harajuku?
Harajuku is a neighbourhood in Tokyo, Japan, famous for its youth culture, street fashion, creativity, and self-expression.
How did the Meiji Restoration affect Japanese culture and traditions?
Japan adopted many Western ideas, technologies, clothing styles, and customs. However, it continued to preserve important Japanese traditions and cultural practices.
Why might someone who dresses differently experience criticism?
they may stand out or challenge social norms
Why might the meaning of a tattoo be different in different cultures?
Social Norms, values and beliefs
Why is the decline in births particularly concerning for rural areas and small towns?
Japan’s declining birthrate is particularly concerning for rural areas and small towns because these communities often have fewer young people, fewer jobs, and fewer services than large cities.
What Is Consumerism?
Consumerism is a social and economic system in which people are encouraged to buy and consume increasing amounts of goods and services
Why did Japan send the Iwakura Embassy?
To study Western technology: Japanese officials examined factories, railways, ships, and modern infrastructure.
To revise unequal treaties: Japan hoped to renegotiate treaties that gave Western countries unfair advantages in Japan. The embassy made little immediate progress on this goal.
how can consumerism affect harajuku culture?
pressure to buy certain goods which can limit individual expression through fashion
What was the controversy about tattooing in Japan? What did a tattoo artist require to perform tattoos in Japan?
a medical License
Identify THREE cultural or social factors mentioned in the article that may influence people's decisions about marriage or having children.
A growing number of women also cite pressure to change their surnames to that of their husband as part of their reluctance to marry. Under civil law, couples must choose either surname to legally marry, a rule that traditionally has caused women to abandon their maiden names.
what is individuality?
Individuality is the quality that makes a person unique. It refers to a person's personal identity, beliefs, values, interests, personality, and choices that distinguish them from others.