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*[[Li Honzhang]] becomes governor-general in [[Guangzhou|Canton]]. | *[[Li Honzhang]] becomes governor-general in [[Guangzhou|Canton]]. | ||
*The [[Okinawa Prefecture Land Reorganization Project]]<!--沖縄県土地整理法--> converts much communal land in Okinawa into private land, and replaces the complex system of taxes formerly paid in various forms (grain, etc.) by farmers to the Ryukyuan royal government with a single monetary land tax paid to the prefectural government. | *The [[Okinawa Prefecture Land Reorganization Project]]<!--沖縄県土地整理法--> converts much communal land in Okinawa into private land, and replaces the complex system of taxes formerly paid in various forms (grain, etc.) by farmers to the Ryukyuan royal government with a single monetary land tax paid to the prefectural government. | ||
| + | *Examples of [[oracle bone]] inscriptions from the [[Shang Dynasty]] are discovered; these were at that time the oldest examples of writing yet discovered. | ||
*[[Shuri]] Ward petitions the central government for ownership/control of the [[Shuri castle]] grounds so that the castle can be restored and maintained, and so that the grounds can be put to use as a public park. The petition is denied. | *[[Shuri]] Ward petitions the central government for ownership/control of the [[Shuri castle]] grounds so that the castle can be restored and maintained, and so that the grounds can be put to use as a public park. The petition is denied. | ||
*[[Tattooing]] is banned in Okinawa. | *[[Tattooing]] is banned in Okinawa. | ||
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===Births and Deaths=== | ===Births and Deaths=== | ||
| − | * Painter [[Harada Naojiro|Harada Naojirô]] dies (b. [[1863]]). | + | *Painter [[Harada Naojiro|Harada Naojirô]] dies (b. [[1863]]). |
*Art historian [[Higa Choken|Higa Chôken]] is born (d. 1945). | *Art historian [[Higa Choken|Higa Chôken]] is born (d. 1945). | ||
*[[Katsu Kaishu|Katsu Kaishû]] dies (b. [[1823]]). | *[[Katsu Kaishu|Katsu Kaishû]] dies (b. [[1823]]). | ||
Revision as of 16:47, 16 October 2013
Meiji 32 (明治三十二年)
Timeline of 1899
- 1899/12 The first Okinawan emigrants bound for Hawaii leave Okinawa.
Other Events of 1899
- A Former Natives Protection Law seeks to remedy the Ainu's rapid loss of land and resources to Japanese colonists and others. The Law provides land to Ainu, along with seeds, tools, and other materials, forbidding this land from being sold without official authorizations. Ainu are mandated to farm this land, and their financial assets are seized by the government, to be used to protect or otherwise benefit the Ainu as the government sees fit.
- Ise Shrine is rebuilt.
- The first Japanese Citizenship Law is passed, formally establishing Japanese citizenship and the conditions for naturalization.
- The journal Kokka is established.
- Kutsuna Korejirô founds the Kawamata Silk Refining Company.
- Li Honzhang becomes governor-general in Canton.
- The Okinawa Prefecture Land Reorganization Project converts much communal land in Okinawa into private land, and replaces the complex system of taxes formerly paid in various forms (grain, etc.) by farmers to the Ryukyuan royal government with a single monetary land tax paid to the prefectural government.
- Examples of oracle bone inscriptions from the Shang Dynasty are discovered; these were at that time the oldest examples of writing yet discovered.
- Shuri Ward petitions the central government for ownership/control of the Shuri castle grounds so that the castle can be restored and maintained, and so that the grounds can be put to use as a public park. The petition is denied.
- Tattooing is banned in Okinawa.
- Torii Shinjirô establishes Torii Shôten, the predecessor to the Suntory Beverage Company.
Births and Deaths
- Painter Harada Naojirô dies (b. 1863).
- Art historian Higa Chôken is born (d. 1945).
- Katsu Kaishû dies (b. 1823).
- Writer Kawabata Yasunari is born (d. 1972).
- Ukiyo-e collector Shibui Kyôshi is born (d. 1992).
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