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*[[Kano Hogai|Kanô Hôgai]] dies (b. [[1828]]). | *[[Kano Hogai|Kanô Hôgai]] dies (b. [[1828]]). | ||
*[[Kuki Shuzo|Kuki Shûzô]] is born (d. 1941). | *[[Kuki Shuzo|Kuki Shûzô]] is born (d. 1941). | ||
| + | *[[Laurence Oliphant]], secretary to [[James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin]], dies (b. [[1829]]). | ||
*[[Yamaoka Tesshu|Yamaoka Tesshû]] dies. | *[[Yamaoka Tesshu|Yamaoka Tesshû]] dies. | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 23 February 2011
Meiji 21 (明治二十一年)
Timeline of 1888
Other Events of 1888
- A new round of construction and renovation further transforms the former Edo castle into a "modern" Imperial Palace.
- Bunkio Matsuki arrives in the United States, traveling to Boston a week after arriving in San Francisco.
- Ôzu castle is demolished.
- Restrictions on the planting of sugar cane in Okinawa are lifted.
- Research and development efforts begin on the 'modern' waterworks system for Tokyo. Construction begins in 1892.
Births and Deaths
- Kanô Hôgai dies (b. 1828).
- Kuki Shûzô is born (d. 1941).
- Laurence Oliphant, secretary to James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, dies (b. 1829).
- Yamaoka Tesshû dies.
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