Japan’s Awakening: The Meiji Restoration (January 1868 – October 1912)

In 1868, Japan stands at a crossroads. Emperor Meiji’s Charter Oath promises a new era—one of modernization, knowledge, and equality. But for families like Kazuo’s, the fall of the shogunate shatters the world they knew. His father, a loyal Tokugawa retainer, clings to the samurai code, while his brother embraces the imperial cause, tearing their family apart. As Tokyo rises from the ashes of Edo, Kazuo wrestles with a burning question: Can Japan honor its past while racing toward an uncertain future?

From the abolition of the samurai class to the rise of industrial giants, the Meiji Restoration reshapes a nation—but at what cost? Through the eyes of a divided family, we explore the triumphs and tragedies of Japan’s breakneck modernization. How do you rebuild a country without losing its soul? And what does it mean to be Japanese when everything is changing?

Join us for a gripping historical drama, where personal loyalties collide with national transformation, and the fate of a culture hangs in the balance. "Meiji Awakening" is a story of rebellion, resilience, and the birth of modern Japan.