Changes

==Timeline of 1873==

==Timeline of 1873==

*1873/1/1 (Jan 1) Gregorian calendar replaces the lunar calendar.

*1873/1/1 (Jan 1) Gregorian calendar replaces the lunar calendar.

*1873/2/7 An edict is issued explaining that killing in the name of revenge is illegal and that only the government reserves the right to punish murderers (i.e. to exact justice).

*1873/2/7 An edict is issued explaining that killing in the name of revenge is illegal and that only the government reserves the right to punish murderers (i.e. to exact justice).\

*1873/5 [[Edo castle]] is destroyed in a fire; the Emperor and Empress take up residence at the [[daimyo yashiki|mansion]] of the [[Kishu Tokugawa clan|Kishû Tokugawa clan]], which is then designated the [[Akasaka Temporary Palace]].

*1873/6 [[Foreign Minister]] [[Soejima Taneomi]] visits Beijing.

*1873/6 [[Foreign Minister]] [[Soejima Taneomi]] visits Beijing.

*1873/6/21 Japanese Diplomatic Minister in China [[Yanagihara Sakimitsu]] discusses the [[Taiwan Incident of 1871]] with Chinese authorities.

*1873/6/21 Japanese Diplomatic Minister in China [[Yanagihara Sakimitsu]] discusses the [[Taiwan Incident of 1871]] with Chinese authorities.