*Shogunal territory in [[Ezo]] is returned to [[Matsumae han]], and assimilation policies towards the [[Ainu]] are reversed - Ainu are now encouraged to be less Japanese; this in response to the lessening threat from [[Russia]]. | *Shogunal territory in [[Ezo]] is returned to [[Matsumae han]], and assimilation policies towards the [[Ainu]] are reversed - Ainu are now encouraged to be less Japanese; this in response to the lessening threat from [[Russia]]. |