![]() ![]() Authors such as Mori Ōgai studied in the West, bringing back with them to Japan different insights on human life influenced by developments in the West. ![]() Notable artists, such as Kobayashi Kiyochika, adopted Western painting styles while continuing to work in ukiyo-e others, such as Okakura Kakuzō, kept an interest in traditional Japanese painting. ![]() The influence of Western culture experienced in the Meiji period also continued. The end of the Meiji period was marked by huge government domestic and overseas investments and defense programs, nearly exhausted credit, and a lack of foreign reserves to pay debts. In his coronation address, the newly enthroned Emperor announced his reign's nengō (era name) Taishō, meaning "great righteousness". On 30 July 1912, Emperor Meiji died and Crown Prince Yoshihito succeeded to the throne as Emperor of Japan. Map of the Empire of Japan in November 1918
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