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 * Don’t you want Japan to be strong and free from Western encroachment? Don’t you want to bring an end to the inefficient Bakfu? Don’t you want the Samurai to stop pushing you around? Don’t you just wish someone would magically make these things come true. If this is the case, Okubo Toshimichi is your man. **

What are the steps required for Japan to become strong?
First, Japan must get rid of the Bakfu, which is inefficient to prevent Western encroachment and unwilling to modernize.

Second, Japan must modernize to make itself strong enough to prevent Western penetration.

Third, Japan must get rid of the old Feudal system which is an obstacle to the peace of Japanese society.

= = =Achievements:=

Okubo Toshimichi, Saigo Takamori and Kido Takyoshi formed the Satcho Alliance, and brought an end to the Bakfu.

The Land Tax Reform, proposed by Okubo Toshimichi, took away the Samurai’s swords, thus brought an end to the old Feudalism society.

Okubo Toshimichi worked to revise the unequal treaties, and he also went on the Iwakura Mission to travel around the world to learn more about modernization.

=Bibliography=


 * Images**:

http://scottthong.wordpress.com/tag/japanese-sun-flag/

http://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/o/okubo.htm

http://www.shopping.com/OFF-OFF-Deep-Woods-Insect-Repellent-6oz-Spray-Aerosol-OFF/info


 * Information:**

http://www.jref.com/japan/history/biographies/okubo_toshimichi.shtml