Meiji 8 (明治八年)
Timeline of 1875
Other Events of 1875
- Many officials of the government of the Kingdom of Ryûkyû are attacked politically for collaborating with and submitting to Japanese authority; Giwan Chôho is among those who resign in disgrace.
- Matsuda Michiyuki, chief official overseeing the dissolution of the Kingdom of Ryûkyû, arrives in Okinawa.
- Many structures are torn down at Matsumae castle.
- Merriman Harris becomes Acting Consul of the United States in Japan, upon the death of his predecessor.
- Morita-za kabuki theater in Tokyo is renamed Shintomi-za.
- Prince Shô In is named "Ginowan ueekata"; Giwan Chôho has his title changed to "Giwan ueekata" as a result.
- Takashima castle is demolished.
Births and Deaths
- Prince Kacho Hiroatsu is born.
- Tokugawa Yoshinori dies.
- Yanagita Kunio is born.
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