Of all the Asian countries in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, which came to rival the West in urbanity and education?

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Japan underwent a rapid modernization and industrialization process during the Meiji period (1868-1912), during which it adopted many Western customs and practices. Japan's cities, particularly Tokyo, grew at a rapid pace, and education became widespread, with compulsory education being established in 1872. This allowed Japan to rival the West in terms of urbanity and education. China, India, and Korea all experienced some modernization during this period, but not to the extent that Japan did.

Of All the Asian Countries in the Nineteenth and Early