Five Charter Oath

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Written by iscream Friday, 20 November 2009 01:21

The Charter Oath was made public at the enthronement of Emperor Meiji of Japan on April 7, 1868. The Oath outlined the main aims and the course of action to be followed during Emperor Meiji's reign, setting the legal stage for Japan's modernization.

Meiji leaders

The aims of the Meiji leaders were also to boost morale and win financial support for the new government. Its five provisions consisted of:

  • Establishment of deliberative assemblies.
  • Involvement of all classes in carrying out state affairs.
  • The revocation of sumptuary laws and class restrictions on employment.
  • Replacement of "evil customs" with the "just laws of nature".
  • An international search for knowledge to strengthen the foundations of imperial rule.

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