In 1868, Japan returned to rule by emperor, inaugurating a period known as the __________.

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The period of Japan's return to rule by the emperor is known as the Meiji era. The Kamakura period (1185-1333) preceded the rule of the emperor and was characterized by the emergence of the samurai class. The Edo period (1603-1868) was marked by the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and isolationist policies. The Momoyama period (1573-1603) saw the unification of Japan and a flourishing of arts and culture. The Muromachi period (1336-1573) was marked by the emergence of powerful regional lords and the decline of the central government.

In 1868, Japan Returned to Rule by Emperor, Inaugurating a Period